Summer Intern- Junior Production Manager (Corporate Events)

Overview

PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events. Every day, we turn the creative vision of our customers into production and technical reality, deepening their connection to their audiences.   What sets us apart are our people. No other company in our industry has such a deep and diverse bench of talent, working across theatre, TV, film, music, corporate events, equipment rental and more. With over 250 patents and registered trademarks, PRG is defined by innovation. And through our network of 38 offices spanning five continents, we can deliver for our customers anywhere around the globe.

Responsibilities

Paid Internships at Production Resource Group are educational work experiences for individuals who wish to explore a career with PRG and/or develop hands-on knowledge and skill in the business of entertainment technology. PRG provides structured yet flexible programs where interns rotate through the various functions of a particular discipline, giving them a comprehensive overview of the different aspects of the field. 

  

The internship program is 12 weeks. The Summer Program runs approximately *Mid to late May- Beg/Mid-August (*dates may vary) 

  

Each Junior Production Manager intern will: 

• Get hands-on experience in the technical aspects and business aspects of our Corporate Events business. 

• Shadow PRG staff and perform actual work in every area of your discipline. 

• *Intern may have option work at show site where PRG has installations such as live television, trade shows, corporate events and film productions (*not guaranteed) 

• The intern will interact with several departments to gain a broad understanding of Entertainment Production from the Production Supplier (PRG) perspective. 

• Get hands on experience: 

• on the shop floor through different disciplines (video, light, rigging, audio, led) 

• on production site through different assignments and actual productions 

• in the office 

• Position is responsible for production duties in relation to development needs 

• Learn the pre-production, production, and wrap/delivery process at PRG  

• Reports to a Production Manager and works closely with Account Executives 

• Coordinating and obtaining all necessary materials for pitches 

• Assist with presentations, meetings and other misc. 

• Meet and track all deadlines for pitches and presentations 

• Track all projects in development 

• Update and distribute multiple reports 

• Take extensive notes during meetings 

  

Qualifications

• May perform other incidental tasks, as needed. 

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the country where the internship is located. 

• For internships in the US, students must pass a drug test prior to employment.  

• Must have an interest in working in the entertainment industry 

• Experience / Knowledge of theatrical or entertainment production 

• Working technical knowledge of live entertainment 

• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and nights as required 

• Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint must have ability to adapt to changing software applications 

• Knowledge of Vectorworks / Autocad is a plus 

• Organizational and time management skills 

• Ability to identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges 

• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with client production teams including Producers, Directors etc via written and verbally 

• Ability to pay close attention to details 

• Ability to lead with a positive attitude and encourage collaboration 

• Ability to manage time and balance priorities amid the pressures of busy, deadline-driven production 

 

We are looking for applicants who match ANY of the following: 

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or higher-level degree program in theatre or entertainment 

• Technology specializing in any of our disciplines or a complementary field 

• Have received an appropriate degree within the past two years 

• Have appropriate background in the entertainment technology industry 

  

Physical demands 

• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time 

EEO and Disclosure

The pay for this intern position is estimated to be $18 hr.  Actual pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant combined with location and alignment with market data. 

 

PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PRG is a drug-free work environment, pre-employment testing will be required.

This is a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug screening.

 

Production Resource Group LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

 

PRG cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. PRG does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. PRG will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. PRG will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to an in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/. 

Salary : $18