Audiobook Production Intern - Remote

Bring Stories to Life. Shape Voices. Build Immersive Creative Experiences. 
Location: Remote | Internship Duration: 120–365 Days

Zoo Media is redefining modern storytelling by blending traditional narratives with immersive audio, multimedia formats, and youth‑centered creative expression. We produce audiobooks, educational content, digital stories, and multimedia experiences designed to empower young creators and expand access to meaningful storytelling.

We’re seeking a motivated, curious, and creative Audiobook & Multimedia Production Intern to join our publishing and production teams. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in audiobook creation, voiceover direction, sound design, multimedia packaging, and cross‑platform digital publishing.

If you’re passionate about audio storytelling, digital media, and creative production, this internship gives you the tools, mentorship, and real‑world experience to grow.

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What You’ll Learn & Contribute To

Audiobook Production

• Learn the full lifecycle of audiobook creation — from manuscript preparation to voice casting, narration, editing, mastering, and platform upload.
• Support production workflows for educational content, youth‑centered stories, and creative publications.

Voiceover & Creative Direction

• Assist with script formatting for narration and voiceover.
• Help coordinate remote or in‑studio recording sessions.
• Support direction of voice talent and contribute to creative decisions that shape tone, pacing, and delivery.

Multimedia Packaging

• Help integrate audio with visual elements for educational modules, promotional content, and digital storytelling projects.
• Collaborate with design and editorial teams to create cohesive multimedia experiences.

Platform Distribution

• Assist in preparing and publishing final audio works to platforms such as:
  • Audible
  • Spotify
  • YouTube
  • Amazon Music
  • Zoo Media’s proprietary channels
• Learn metadata standards, platform requirements, and best practices for discoverability.

Audio Editing & Quality Control

• Gain hands‑on experience editing, cleaning, and mastering audio using tools such as:
  • Audacity
  • Adobe Audition
  • Descript
  • GarageBand
• Support quality checks to ensure professional‑grade sound.

Rights & Licensing Support

• Work with the publishing team to manage audio rights, permissions, and licensing documentation.
• Learn how copyright applies to digital and audio publishing.

Marketing & Audience Engagement

• Collaborate with the digital marketing team to develop promotional campaigns for audiobook listeners, educators, and youth creators.
• Assist with social media content, email campaigns, and platform‑specific promotions.

Top Skills You’ll Build

• Audiobook production workflow
• Voiceover direction & script formatting
• Audio editing, mastering & quality control
• Multimedia integration (audio + visuals)
• Metadata, compliance & publishing standards
• Cross‑platform audio distribution strategy
• Creative storytelling & narrative design

Qualifications

• Availability for team meetings:
  Mondays @ 9:00 AM MST, Wednesdays @ 10:00 AM MST, Fridays @ 8:00 AM MST 
  SkillBridge participants also meet Thursdays @ 9:00 AM MST
• Studying or experienced in Media Production, Audio Engineering, Digital Media, Journalism, Film, Creative Writing, or a related field.
• Strong interest in storytelling, audio production, or digital publishing.
• Familiarity with audio editing tools (Audacity, Adobe Audition, GarageBand, Descript) is a plus.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and workflows.

What You Gain

• Hands‑on training in audiobook and multimedia production.
• Experience with professional audio tools and publishing workflows.
• Mentorship from experienced producers, editors, and publishing professionals.
• Credit as a production assistant or co‑producer on select projects.
• Career preparation for roles in audio publishing, media production, digital storytelling, or creative content development.
• Potential pathway to an apprenticeship or full‑time role based on performance.

Academic Credit: 
Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator before accepting the offer to confirm eligibility.

Onboarding Windows

• January 1–5 – Winter
• April 1–5 – Spring
• June 1–5 – Summer
• August 1–5 – Fall
• October 1–5 – Winter

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