Production intern
April 19th, 2026:
The Oslo Jazz Festival is seeking a curious and music-interested production intern for a five-week engagement in summer 2026.
The Oslo Jazz Festival (OJF) is a non-profit foundation that, since its founding in 1986, has organized a week-long festival with around 100 concerts in mid-August. The festival takes place across the city’s many concert venues and clubs, presenting a broad and contemporary jazz program ranging from international stars to more niche expressions.
Oslojazz Talent is a comprehensive talent development program for jazz students during the Oslo Jazz Festival. Eight bands are selected for four intensive days of networking, communication, learning, and inspiration. Through interaction with the festival, industry professionals, and each other, the goal is to provide participants with valuable experience they can carry into their professional careers as jazz musicians.
Job desription
As an intern at the Oslo Jazz Festival, you will experience the fast-paced and exciting life of a festival from the inside. The production intern works with planning and executing the Oslojazz Talent program in close collaboration with the festival producer. This role gives you the opportunity to work independently on one of Oslo Jazz’s key sub-projects and gain insight into everything from technical production and backline to transport logistics and meal planning.
We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of project work, including thorough preparation, clear communication, and independent follow-up during execution. The position is full-time for five weeks, from July 13 to August 16. During the festival itself, evening and weekend work should be expected. Some post-festival evaluation work is also included.
Tasks
- Planning and executing the Oslojazz Talent program
- Planning meetings with volunteer groups in the production department
- Following up on hospitality and technical riders
- Travel arrangements, local transport, and hotel bookings
- Facilitating concert execution
- Other production-related tasks
- Evaluation work
We can offer
- Experience in project management and solid insight into how festivals are run
- Good supervision and a welcoming environment with volunteers and staff
- Office space at Sentralen alongside 350 other cultural workers
- Internship compensation
- Per diem and hotel during the festival
We Are Looking for Someone Who
- Is engaged in music and festival production
- Is proactive and solution-oriented
- Has strong organizational skills
- Works well both collaboratively and independently
- Is currently a student seeking work experience
Experience from music and cultural projects is an advantage, but not required.
About the Position
- Full-time
- Five-week engagement
- Duration: Monday, July 13 to Sunday, August 16
- We primarily recruit students and recent graduates, and compensation reflects this
Questions? Contact festival producer Emilie Hafskjold Thoresen at emilie@oslojazz.no
Application and CV should be sent to: info@oslojazz.no by April 24, 2026