Audio Visual Specialist Internships
Audio visual specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting AV systems alongside working AV technicians and engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Demand is strongest across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Salas O'Brien, GBH, and Tesla among the employers posting roles now.
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GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.
At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The GBH Archives catalogs, tracks, organizes, and preserves the media used to create GBH productions. The GBH Archives holds physical and digital media and paper records, including materials that need to be retained for production, legal, financial, historical, or administrative purposes.
GBH Archives also collaborates with the Library of Congress to coordinate the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, a national effort to preserve and make accessible historically significant public radio and television programming that has aired over the past 70+ years.
JOB OVERVIEW
The GBH Archives is offering a part-time paid internship for a student in an accredited undergrad or master’s program. This internship will be hybrid work, combining in-person and remote duties.
The intern will work with the Metadata Operations Manager and members of the GBH Archives team, to test and carry out new workflows for cataloging of audiovisual items. The new workflows will involve human review and correction of automatically extracted data. The intern will have the opportunity to examine, critique, and help inform new approaches to AI-assisted cataloging. Instruction and mentorship will be provided. The intern will be encouraged to reflect critically on the relationship between humans and computers in data creation processes.
Applicants must provide a short cover letter explaining their interest in archives and metadata. If applicable, letters should note interest and experience with libraries, audiovisual materials, databases, data science, and/or machine learning.
Applicants must be willing to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. Regular working hours will be chosen by the intern and their manager.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
- Perform item-level cataloging of videos in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
- Test, compare, and evaluate new iterations of cataloging software and workflows.
- Explore new approaches to large scale authority control, as related to crediting contributors to television and radio productions.
- Become acquainted with the PBCore metadata schema.
- Meet and receive mentorship from GBH Archives staff.
- Write a capstone blog post with reflections on the roles of humans and computers in archival description and/or name authority control.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Experience with asset management systems, database systems, and/or cataloging.
- Working knowledge of the basic archival principles for arrangement, description, and access. Experience with name authority control is a plus.
- Interest in data processing or software development. Working knowledge of the Bash shell and Python are a plus.
- Strong attention to detail.
EDUCATION
- Must be a current student in an accredited undergrad or graduate program Graduate coursework in Library Science and/or Archives strongly preferred
JOB-STATUS
Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time, 15hr/wk)
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
GBH internships provide students with valuable work experience and real-world knowledge across many fields of study, from TV and radio production to web design, accounting, law, and other administrative areas.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
- Dates: January 25th to April 16th
- Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wifi.
- Candidates must be in an Undergrad or Grad program and have work authorization for the United States.
LOCATION
Hybrid - 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135
To learn more about our program, follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gbhinterns/
Salary Range
$17.00 - $17.00Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.
GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.
At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The GBH Archives catalogs, tracks, organizes, and preserves the media used to create GBH productions. The GBH Archives holds physical and digital media and paper records, including materials that need to be retained for production, legal, financial, historical, or administrative purposes.
GBH Archives also collaborates with the Library of Congress to coordinate the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, a national effort to preserve and make accessible historically significant public radio and television programming that has aired over the past 70+ years.
JOB OVERVIEW
The GBH Archives is offering a part-time paid internship for a student in an accredited undergrad or master’s program. This internship will be hybrid work, combining in-person and remote duties.
The intern will work with the Metadata Operations Manager and members of the GBH Archives team, to test and carry out new workflows for cataloging of audiovisual items. The new workflows will involve human review and correction of automatically extracted data. The intern will have the opportunity to examine, critique, and help inform new approaches to AI-assisted cataloging. Instruction and mentorship will be provided. The intern will be encouraged to reflect critically on the relationship between humans and computers in data creation processes.
Applicants must provide a short cover letter explaining their interest in archives and metadata. If applicable, letters should note interest and experience with libraries, audiovisual materials, databases, data science, and/or machine learning.
Applicants must be willing to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. Regular working hours will be chosen by the intern and their manager.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
- Perform item-level cataloging of videos in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
- Test, compare, and evaluate new iterations of cataloging software and workflows.
- Explore new approaches to large scale authority control, as related to crediting contributors to television and radio productions.
- Become acquainted with the PBCore metadata schema.
- Meet and receive mentorship from GBH Archives staff.
- Write a capstone blog post with reflections on the roles of humans and computers in archival description and/or name authority control.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Experience with asset management systems, database systems, and/or cataloging.
- Working knowledge of the basic archival principles for arrangement, description, and access. Experience with name authority control is a plus.
- Interest in data processing or software development. Working knowledge of the Bash shell and Python are a plus.
- Strong attention to detail.
EDUCATION
- Must be a current student in an accredited undergrad or graduate program Graduate coursework in Library Science and/or Archives strongly preferred
JOB-STATUS
Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time, 15hr/wk)
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
GBH internships provide students with valuable work experience and real-world knowledge across many fields of study, from TV and radio production to web design, accounting, law, and other administrative areas.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
- Dates: January 25th to April 16th
- Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wifi.
- Candidates must be in an Undergrad or Grad program and have work authorization for the United States.
LOCATION
Hybrid - 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135
To learn more about our program, follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gbhinterns/
Salary Range
$17.00 - $17.00Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.
Audio Visual Specialist Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Audio Visual Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large event production companies, corporate AV departments, and university facilities teams recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing their cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so check for new openings regularly throughout the year rather than waiting for a single hiring window.
Build a portfolio before you send one application
Hiring teams for AV intern roles want to see documented work, not just a job history. Photograph or video your setups, draw signal-flow block diagrams, and collect equipment lists from every project you complete. A linked portfolio of two or three complete installs or events gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate before your first conversation.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured AV internship programs tied to your university, and professors with industry connections often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, combining both channels widens the pool you reach and shortens your time to an offer.
Practice your technical screen out loud before applying
Audio visual specialist intern screens typically include a troubleshooting scenario, a signal that isn't passing, a display that won't sync, or a mix that sounds wrong, and interviewers weigh how you diagnose the problem as much as whether you solve it. Practice walking through your reasoning aloud so you can articulate each step under pressure during the real interview.
Target structured AV training programs at larger employers
Some corporate AV departments and large event production companies run cohort-based intern programs designed specifically to train people new to the field, rotating participants through installation, live event support, and control-room operations. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your interests and get your application in during the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the audio visual specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, on-site installs and live events require local presence, while remote design or programming roles offer more flexibility. Filter by location and work type at the start so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Audio Visual Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an audio visual specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio documenting AV setups you have designed or operated, including equipment lists, signal-flow diagrams, and event photos. Submit direct applications and attend campus career fairs, where AV recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an audio visual specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most is performing reliably on real events and installs, demonstrating technical troubleshooting skills under pressure, and fitting the team's culture and headcount needs. Position for a return offer by treating every live event as a job interview, without counting on that outcome.
When should I apply for audio visual specialist internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers, event production companies, universities, and corporate AV departments, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly pays off regardless of the season.
Are audio visual specialist internships paid?
Most professional audio visual specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so it isn't uniform across the field. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, which lets you compare opportunities before applying.
What should an audio visual specialist internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented AV projects rather than work history, describe the equipment used, the signal chain you built, and the event or installation context. Include a link to a portfolio showing photographs, block diagrams, or video walkthroughs so recruiters can assess your work directly. Add relevant coursework and keep it to one page.
Are there remote audio visual specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the audio visual specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts tend to focus on AV design, programming, or support coordination rather than hands-on installation, and they fill fast. Apply early and filter by work type to surface them quickly.
Can international students get audio visual specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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