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Business Strategy & Operations Intern

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.

The SoundCloud summer internship program is a 10-week paid internship starting in June and ending in August. Our DEI-focused program is designed to create sustainable pipelines to invest in SoundCloud’s future, discover new, diverse talent at all levels, and develop future leaders who will contribute to all business areas. Interns will be fully immersed in the team, receiving opportunities to enhance their skills, and contribute to our mission. 

Furthermore, interns will receive various professional and personal development opportunities, like mentorship programming, fireside chats with senior leadership, innovative stretch assignments, and the chance to participate in networking events with other SoundCloud employees across the organization.
 
SoundCloud is looking for a Business Strategy & Operations intern to join the Engineering, Product, and Design Operations team. They will work with the Senior Manager of Strategy and Operations to play a vital role in driving value through our new and existing initiatives by implementing successful execution that aligns with the company’s overall business objectives. Their passion for all levels of artists and the music consumption landscape will be instrumental in bringing value to understanding the needs of our users.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide analytical support on strategic initiatives
  • Author and design presentations and briefing documents
  • Help identify and assess new business opportunities and other monetization ideas
  • Identify and evaluate key market and competitive trends
  • Collaborate with research teams to understand users' needs and feedback
  • Grow skills alongside a global team of engineers, product managers, and designers

Experience and Background:

  • Interest in Marketing, Economics, Business, or a related field
  • Comprehensive knowledge of music culture and passion for developing artists
  • Sense of ownership and accountability in the execution process
  • Capable of interfacing effectively with internal teams and leadership
  • Strong skills in creating and customizing presentations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • A team player that is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to help out
  • Creative, self-starter with exceptional follow-up skills

Internship applications must be submitted by April 4th, 2025. 

The summer internship program will be 10 weeks from June 2nd, 2025 - August 8th, 2025 (these dates are not flexible). This is a full-time internship and will be hybrid based out of our New York office. In-person attendance will be expected 2-3 times a week.  

The salary for interns based out of our New York office will be $7,124 paid over the course of the 10-weeks.

About us:

  • We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London)
  • We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home
  • We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard
  • We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud

SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.

At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

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SoundCloud is the world’s largest open audio platform, powered by a connected community of creators, listeners, and curators on the pulse of what's new, now and next in culture.

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March 25, 2025

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