Come Dream with Us at Hatch
There’s nothing like a great night’s sleep—the cozy, wrapped-up-in-a-heavy-blanket kind of sleep. The fire-crackling, curtains-drawn, DO NOT DISTURB kind of sleep. You know, the good stuff.
But here’s the thing: while 85% of people agree sleep is the key to their well-being, more than half are unsatisfied with their own. Whether it’s stress, interruptions, work, or little ones waking in the night, so many people need help getting truly restorative rest.
That’s where we come in. At Hatch, we’re on a mission to help people build better sleep habits—so they can feel more focused, energized, and present in their lives. We’ve designed best-in-class smart sleep devices, paired with science-backed sleep content, to help people unwind nightly, sleep deeply, and wake gently. More than 5 million sleepers of all ages have made space for rest with Hatch, with our baby products in 1 in 3 nurseries and our adult product, Restore, taking over nightstands (and TikTok) worldwide.
Fellowship Overview
The Hatch Content Fellowship is a pre-professional apprenticeship program designed to cultivate emerging talent in audio storytelling, production, and functional content for sleep and wellbeing. This unique opportunity bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world professional practice in the rapidly evolving audio content industry.
Fellows will work directly with Hatch's Content Team to support the creation of audio across multiple formats, gaining hands-on experience in audio production workflows, content publishing, and understanding the business of audio within a tech ecosystem.
What You'll Do
Fellows support active productions while learning how professional audio content is developed, produced, and delivered at scale.
Content & Production Support
Support the production of multiple content channels, including Hatch’s nightly bedtime podcast
Participate in end-to-end content creation from initial concept development and scripts through recording, editing, and publishing
Contribute to post-production and sound development by supporting edits, sound design, music integration, revisions, and quality control under guidance
Develop fluency in industry-standard workflows for creating sleep- and wake-up friendly audio content through hands-on participation in active productions
Contribute to both on-platform and off-platform content initiatives
Engage with content operations including publishing, metadata management, and optimization
Key Learning Areas
Audio Production & Technical Skills
Recording techniques optimized for sleep and relaxation content
Sound design principles for functional audio experiences
Mixing and mastering specifically for sleep-friendly audio
Proficiency with industry-standard audio production tools
Content Creation & Storytelling
Developing compelling pitches for audio content
Script writing and structural consideration for various audio formats
Understanding tone, pacing, and listener experience in the sleep wellness space
Creative problem-solving for functional content challenges
Workflows & Collaboration
Professional production workflows across creative, technical, and operational teams
File management, version control, and asset handoffs
How Producers, Sound Designers, and Content Ops collaborate to deliver polished content
Business & Strategy
Content curation and programming strategies
Audience analysis and engagement metrics
Subscription content business models
How content supports Hatch's broader product ecosystem
What We're Looking For
Background & Experience
Recent graduates or early-career professionals with an interest in audio storytelling
Academic background in audio production, media studies, communications, or related field preferred
Some experience with audio editing software (Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Reaper, etc.)
Portfolio demonstrating audio production skills (student work, personal projects, internships)
Skills & Qualities
Strong creative instincts and storytelling…