Web & Software Development Intern for Podcast Company

About ElectraCast Media LLC

ElectraCast Media LLC is a podcast-first entertainment media company. Our Mission Statement: To create community and amplify diverse voices through compelling entertainment and story.

Internship Overview

ElectraCast is seeking a capable Software Development Intern to help maintain and expand the creator dashboard and supporting systems behind electracast.com. This unpaidinternship is ideal for a student developer or recent graduate who can step into an existing codebase, understand the architecture quickly, and contribute meaningful improvements to a live product.

The current platform includes a React and TypeScript frontend bundled with Vite and embedded in WordPress through a custom PHP plugin. The system also includes custom WordPress REST endpoints, Megaphone API integrations, authentication and subscription logic, media uploads, and AI-assisted support features. We are looking for someone who can confidently continue that work and help evolve the platform.

Benefits include professional development experience and guidance, experience in an entertainment technology company, professional portfolio work and recommendations for future employment.

Internship Details

• Duration: Minimum 3 months, flexible based on availability.
• Hours: 15-20 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
• Compensation: ++Unpaid++; academic credit documentation can be provided if available through the student’s institution.
• Location: Remote, with occasional local meetings possible if intern is LA-based.

Current Platform Focus

• React 18 and TypeScript for the dashboard frontend.
• Vite for local development and production bundling.
• Custom WordPress plugin development in PHP.
• WordPress REST API, nonces, authentication, and account flows.
• Megaphone API integrations for podcast and episode operations.
• Subscription and entitlement logic tied to WordPress users.
• Media uploads and creator publishing workflows.
• AI-assisted support tooling and knowledge-backed help flows.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and extend the ElectraCast podcaster dashboard and related creator tools.
• Build and improve frontend features using React, TypeScript, and modern UI tooling.
• Work within a custom WordPress and PHP plugin architecture, including REST endpoints, shortcode-driven embeds, authentication flows, settings, and media handling.
• Support podcast creation, episode publishing, uploads, onboarding flows, and creator account management features.
• Integrate and troubleshoot external platforms and APIs, including podcast hosting services, AI-powered support workflows, and security or payment-related tools.
• Help manage subscription and entitlement logic tied to WordPress users and payment workflows.
• Debug issues end-to-end across frontend UI, backend code, WordPress configuration, and third-party services.
• Test features in staging, document technical processes, and assist with deployment and rollout tasks.
• Collaborate with content, operations, and leadership to turn product needs into stable technical solutions.
• Participate in QA and user testing for the new ElectraCast mobile/desktop app.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Digital Media Technology, or a related field, or has graduated within the past 12 months.
• Strong working knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript and experience building interfaces in React.
• Experience working with REST APIs and JSON-based application flows.
• Familiarity with WordPress development and PHP, or the ability to ramp up quickly in that environment.
• Comfort reading, debugging, and extending an existing codebase rather than only building projects from scratch.
• Understanding of authentication, user sessions, permissions, forms, and file uploads.
• Experience using Git for version control and collaborating on software projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills, communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in this internship in the United States.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Vite, responsive UI development, component libraries, and modern CSS workflows.
• Familiarity with WordPress REST API development, plugin architecture, user meta, settings pages, and media library integrations.
• Experience integrating third-party services such as Megaphone, Cloudflare Turnstile, Gravity Forms, PayPal, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to AI or LLM APIs such as OpenAI or similar tools for support, automation, or workflow enhancement.
• Familiarity with MySQL or WordPress data structures and staging-to-production deployment workflows.
• Interest in podcasting, creator platforms, digital media, or entertainment technology.

Why Join ElectraCast?

• Gain hands-on experience working on a live product used to support podcasters and media operations.
• Build practical full-stack experience across frontend development, WordPress and PHP backend work, API integrations, and production debugging.
• Contribute to meaningful technology that supports creators and audience engagement.
• Work remotely with a flexible schedule that can fit alongside academic responsibilities.
• Build portfolio-worthy experience through real shipped features and real-world technical ownership.
• Receive professional experience, recommendations, and potential career introductions.

To Apply

• Please submit your resume, a short cover letter or note describing your interest in the role, and links to your GitHub, portfolio, or relevant projects.
• If available, include examples of work involving React, TypeScript, WordPress or PHP, or API integrations.
• We would especially like to hear about a time you had to understand and extend an existing codebase.

ElectraCast is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.