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.

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 Lighting Department PRG intern will: 

• Work with PRG staff and get hands on experience in several areas of lighting. 

• Perform quality checks, troubleshooting, and maintenance of warehouse lighting inventory, focusing primarily on moving lights, conventional, and special effect lighting. 

• Pulling and packing gear for outgoing shows & events. 

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

• During 12-week program the intern will also be required to rotate to other departments within the branch. 

• Learn how our operations managers and supervisors manage the workflow, receive an in-depth understanding of each worker’s responsibilities. 

• *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)   

• Have a general understanding of stage lighting and lighting concepts. 

• Experience with moving lights (spot, wash, beams, hybrids or special effects lighting) and/or theatrical lighting a plus.  

• A general understanding of electrical power/electricity will be helpful but not required.  

• 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 

 

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 

• Experience with 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 for long periods of time 

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs 

 

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/.