2027 TFC Summer Internship - Audio Visual Production

Freeman Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $20 per hour

Job summary

The Freeman Company offers a 10-week Summer Internship Experience from May 24 to July 30, 2027. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to the live events industry, contribute to real projects, and learn from Freeman’s production and operations teams as you see how technology, people, and planning deliver memorable live experiences for customers.

This in-person, full-time in-office/show-site role spans Freeman Audio Visual Production and across cities including Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, and Orlando.

Qualifications

• Student completing their college degree between December 2027 and May 2028
• Preferred majors in Hospitality, Business, Audio Production, Live Event Production, Theatre/Theatre Technology, Entertainment Technology, or related programs
• Passionate about project management, business operations, process improvement, and live event execution
• Strong collaborators who bring problem-solving, adaptability, communication, and a willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and help keep teams, timelines, and priorities moving.
• Turn data into insights that help teams make smarter business decisions.
• Create presentations and reports that bring ideas and results to life.
• Explore AI, automation, and new tools to improve how work gets done.
• Get behind the scenes of live events, helping coordinate logistics, resources, and execution

Job description

About Us

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

About Us

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

TFC Summer Internship Experience - May 24th to July 30th, 2027. Are you a student interested in audio, video, lighting, live production, or event technology and curious about what happens behind the scenes to bring a live event to life? Join Freeman for a 10‑week summer internship experience where you'll gain hands‑on exposure to the live events industry. You'll contribute to real projects, learn alongside industry professionals, build your network, and participate in professional development throughout the summer. As an intern within Freeman Audio Visual Production, you'll work alongside Freeman’s production and operations teams to learn how technology, people, and planning come together to deliver live experiences for our customers.

Depending On Your Role, You May

• Business Administration: Support overall line of business objectives and cross-functional collaboration
• Business Operations: Assist project management, production planning, event implementation and execution
• Labor Relations: Learn how labor is planned, scheduled, and coordinated for live events
• Operations Enablement: Enable internal projects and transformation initiatives that help production teams deliver successful events

This Position Will Support Freeman Audio Visual Teams. The Position Follows An In-person Schedule Working Full-time In-office And/or Show-site Based Out Of

• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Las Vegas, NV
• Orlando, FL

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

A Day in the Life in FAV

• Coordinate projects and help keep teams, timelines, and priorities moving.
• Turn data into insights that help teams make smarter business decisions.
• Create presentations and reports that bring ideas and results to life.
• Explore AI, automation, and new tools to improve how work gets done.
• Get behind the scenes of live events, helping coordinate logistics, resources, and execution.

Education & Experience

What We're Looking For

We're looking for students who are excited by technology, enjoy hands‑on environments, and want to explore a career in live event production. Ideal candidates are:

• Completing their college degree or program between December 2027 and May 2028
• Preferred majors in Hospitality, Business, Audio Production, Live Event Production, Theatre/Theatre Technology, Entertainment Technology, or related programs
• Passionate about project management, business operations, process improvement, and live event execution
• Strong collaborators who bring problem‑solving, adaptability, communication, and a willingness to learn
• Comfortable supporting live events that may occasionally require evening or weekend work; Able to travel to local event facilities as needed (depending on role and location)

What We Offer

Program Benefits

• Hands‑on experience supporting real business and event operations
• Exposure to multiple areas of the live events industry
• Professional development and learning experiences
• Opportunities to network with Freeman leaders and industry professionals
• Connection with a broader summer intern community
• Pay Rate: $20 per hour

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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