Charcoalblue, LLC

Remote/New York, NY

WELCOME

Thank you for your interest in Charcoalblue!

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Charcoalblue is widely regarded as the most exciting and innovative theatre, acoustics, and experience consultancy in the world. We specialise in the performing arts, live entertainment, media, technology, education, experiential, hospitality, workplace, and cultural sectors. We imagine, design, and deliver captivating spaces that entertain, educate, and transform individuals through collective experiences. Guided by listening, collaboration, and a passion for innovation, excellence, emotion, and theatricality, we strive to create extraordinary moments. Since our inception in the UK in 2004, Charcoalblue is now the largest organisation of its kind, delivering projects to every corner of the globe. We operate as a cohesive and collaborative team with studios in London and Bristol in the UK, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco in the US, and Melbourne in Australia.

Within Charcoalblue, the Acoustics team provides design consulting (room acoustic, sound separation, environmental and noise/vibration) for performance venues. Our Americas team spans New York, Chicago, Seattle, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an Acoustic Consulting Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2025.

You will report to one of our Associate Directors who, as your Line Manager, will arrange project assignments and provide ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and day-to-day guidance to help you learn and succeed in this highly specialized field. Charcoalblue will tailor the internship to your individual interests and skills within the field of acoustics consulting.

Although the internship is part of our Acoustics team, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to the practice of designing performance and live event venues and the various sub-disciplines that Charcoalblue offers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your day-to-day responsibilities over the 12-week internship include:

• Conduct room acoustic analysis and calculations to develop and justify design decisions, including computer-based room acoustic modelling, geometric analysis, and processing of measured data.
• Perform sound separation analysis to recommend appropriate construction types and details to meet target performance.
• Analyze and calculate predicted noise levels in building systems and provide design guidance and recommendations to meet target performance.
• Review the drawings and specifications of other consultants and evaluate acoustic performance and adherence to acoustic goals.
• Assist with noise and vibration measurements using specialized equipment and analyze acoustic data collected from field measurements and simulations.
• Develop solutions to design issues using listening, critical thinking, application of knowledge, and visual demonstrations to clients.
• Contribute to project documentation through drawn information, including conceptual diagrams and construction details.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, including documenting findings and recommendations.
• Use acoustic modelling software to simulate sound propagation and assess the impact of sound in different environments.
• Visit project sites for inspections, measurements, commissioning, and testing.
• Participate in meetings, design reviews, and coordination sessions with clients and design teams.

EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

The internship is hybrid and full-time (forty (40) hours per week), for a total of 12 weeks during the Summer of 2025.

You must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or a recent graduate (2025) in Acoustics or a related field (science, architecture, engineering, music, or related discipline with demonstrated coursework in acoustics).

You should ideally have experience with, or willingness to learn, acoustic modeling software (e.g., Rhino/Grasshopper, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Odeon, Catt-Acoustics, SoundPlan), as well as data processing in Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge, experience, or interest in live performance, music, and broadcast would be a plus.

You must be located in or willing to relocate to a commuting distance of our NYC studio, as regular in-person attendance is expected. The balance between in-person and remote attendance is to be agreed upon with the successful applicant.

The internship may include site visits to active construction sites. PPE (e.g., hard hat, vests) will be provided. Some site visits and/or acoustic testing may fall outside traditional 9-6 pm working hours during the week.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please complete the online application form and submit a short resume (1-2 pages max.) and a cover letter addressing the questions below:

1. What do you know about acoustic consulting, and why are you interested in it?
2. Which of your previous experiences and training would you highlight as being particularly relevant to acoustic consulting?
3. What do you hope to achieve from your internship?
4. Describe your experience with any software tools commonly used in acoustic consulting, such as acoustic modeling software, as well as proficiency in general tools like word processing, spreadsheets, or technical drawing.

We look forward to receiving your application by 6 p.m. ET on Friday, April 4, 2025. Please submit all applications via our online system.

Interviews will be held remotely (via Microsoft Teams) in April 2025 – time and date will be confirmed for shortlisted candidates.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS & PAY

We are currently working in a distributed hybrid model, meaning you may work exclusively from our New York Studio if preferred, or in a hybrid way between the NYC studio and your home. The exact breakdown of a hybrid arrangement will be confirmed between you and your Line Manager.

The role is being offered on an ‘at will', hourly, non-exempt basis, forty (40) hours per week.

The pay for this role will be $30 per hour. You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. International students on a J1 or OPT visa are still eligible to apply.

All relevant equipment and software, including a laptop, will be provided for the duration of the internship, but you must have access to a consistent internet connection.

START DATE

The internship begins in June 2025 and runs for twelve (12) weeks. We can provide some flexibility to accommodate your schedule.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION OVERVIEW

We are committed to becoming an increasingly inclusive organization. We continuously work to eliminate unfair and discriminatory practices within the company while encouraging full and equal contributions from our diverse community.

Our mission is to foster an inclusive ethos by creating a welcoming work environment across our global practice. We provide recruitment opportunities that are open to all and encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds to ensure our global team reflects the clients we collaborate with and the communities we serve.

If you require this application in a different format or need support during the application process, please contact Angelica Lucero at angelica.lucero@charcoalblue.com If you have any questions about accessibility or how the role may accommodate your personal circumstances, please reach out.

Charcoalblue strives to provide an environment free from discrimination and is committed to ensuring that all clients and customers can access the services and products we offer, across our three regions. We believe that all individuals – employees and clients alike – are entitled to be treated with respect and dignity.