Audio Visual Internship Program

Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc.; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic credit possible

Hands-on labs

Real equipment experience

Job summary

Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc. in Hartford, CT offers an audiovisual internship program for high school seniors and college students to explore careers in live events, audio, video, lighting, staging, and broadcast production.

Participants learn from experienced professionals through hands-on labs, supervised field experience, and real productions, building practical skills, portfolios, and professional work habits for future opportunities in the industry.

Qualifications

• Interest in audiovisual technology or live events.
• Motivated to learn with reliability and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse teams.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn unfamiliar systems.
• Availability for a flexible production schedule, including evenings or weekends.
• Understands safety and equipment handling basics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, organizing, testing, and labeling production equipment.
• Support supervised load-ins, setups, rehearsals, event operations, strikes, and returns.
• Help run and secure audio, video, lighting, data, and power cables.
• Observe system configuration, signal testing, soundchecks, and technical rehearsals.
• Maintain organized work areas, cases, cables, accessories, and documentation.
• Help inspect and return equipment to show-ready condition after assignments.
• Follow company, venue, equipment, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Participate in training, demonstrations, production meetings, and feedback sessions.

Skills

Curiosity

Reliability

Punctuality

Professionalism

Clear communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school senior or college student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hands-on training. Real equipment. Real industry experience.

The Sound Guyz Audio Visual Internship Program helps college students and high school seniors explore careers in live events, audio, video, lighting, staging, and broadcast production. Interns learn directly from experienced professionals while supporting real productions in supervised environments.

About Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc.

Sound Guyz provides professional audio, video, lighting, staging, installation, and event-production services from Hartford, Connecticut. Our crews support concerts, corporate programs, festivals, broadcasts, nonprofit events, and community productions throughout Connecticut and regional markets.

About the Internship Program

This learning-focused program combines structured instruction, hands‑on labs, equipment preparation, and supervised field experience. It is designed to build strong technical foundations, professional work habits, confidence, and a practical understanding of how the audiovisual and live‑events industry operates.

Previous professional experience is not required. We are looking for motivated students who are curious, reliable, ready to learn, and interested in turning their creativity or technical interests into career skills.

Who This Internship Is For

• High school seniors exploring careers in technology, media, theatre, music, broadcasting, or live event production.
• College and university students seeking hands‑on industry experience, portfolio development, or possible academic credit.
• Community college and technical‑school students building practical audiovisual skills.
• Entry‑level technicians and career explorers developing a foundation for future production work.

Applicants who are under 18 must meet applicable school, work‑authorization, scheduling, and supervision requirements.

Why Train With Sound Guyz

• 25+ years of industry experience: Learn professional standards from an established audiovisual and event‑production team.
• Professional equipment training: Work with the tools, systems, and workflows used on live productions.
• Real events and real teams: Gain supervised exposure to concerts, corporate events, festivals, broadcasts, and community programs.
• Career‑building experience: Develop technical vocabulary, teamwork, communication, safety awareness, and résumé‑ready skills.

Internship Training Tracks

Live Audio

Learn equipment preparation, microphones, speakers, wireless systems, mixing consoles, cabling, basic signal flow, soundcheck support, and system strike procedures.

Video and Broadcast

Explore cameras, displays, projectors, video switching, streaming, presentation systems, signal testing, and supervised production workflows.

Lighting

Learn about fixtures, control systems, data and power cabling, safe placement, basic programming concepts, testing, and show‑site organization.

Event Production and Staging

Build experience with equipment logistics, load‑in, setup, cable management, backstage procedures, production documentation, teamwork, and strike.

What You Will Do

• Assist with preparing, organizing, testing, and labeling production equipment.
• Support supervised load‑ins, setups, rehearsals, event operations, strikes, and returns.
• Help run and secure audio, video, lighting, data, and power cables.
• Observe system configuration, signal testing, soundchecks, and technical rehearsals.
• Maintain organized work areas, cases, cables, accessories, and documentation.
• Help inspect and return equipment to show‑ready condition after assignments.
• Follow company, venue, equipment, and workplace‑safety procedures.
• Participate in training, demonstrations, production meetings, and feedback sessions.

How the Internship Works

1. Application review and intake to learn about your interests, education, availability, and goals.
2. Onboarding and safety training covering professional expectations and safe production practices.
3. Instruction and hands‑on labs introducing equipment, terminology, signal flow, and workflows.
4. Live event support under supervision based on readiness, scheduling, and production needs.
5. Evaluation and next‑step guidance to review progress and discuss continued skill development.

What We Are Looking For

• A genuine interest in audiovisual technology, live events, media, or technical production.
• Dependability, punctuality, professionalism, and a willingness to learn.
• Clear communication and the ability to work respectfully with diverse teams.
• Careful attention to instructions, equipment, safety, and production details.
• Basic computer skills and comfort learning unfamiliar technical systems.
• Availability for a flexible production schedule, which may include evenings or weekends.
• The ability to safely assist with production equipment and remain active during event setups, with reasonable accommodation when needed.

Schedule, Credit, and Development

This is an active, part‑time and project‑based internship based in Hartford, Connecticut, with supervised assignments at regional event locations. Scheduling varies by training activity and production assignment. School commitments will be discussed during the placement process.

Academic credit may be available when arranged with the student's school. Program duration, compensation arrangements, credit requirements, and scheduling expectations will be confirmed with selected applicants before participation begins.

Participation does not guarantee future employment. Successful interns may be considered for future entry‑level, freelance, or project‑based opportunities when available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need professional experience?

No. Prior professional experience is not required. Curiosity, reliability, a positive attitude, and a serious interest in learning are most important.

Can I receive school credit?

Academic credit may be available when coordinated with your high school, college, university, or technical program. Include your school's requirements in your application when known.

What days will I participate?

Schedules vary by training activity and event assignment and may include evenings or weekends. Availability and school commitments are reviewed before placement.

Will the internship lead to a job?

Employment is not guaranteed. Successful participants may be considered for future opportunities based on performance, readiness, availability, and business needs.

Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process and internship where required.