Internship, Universal Creative – Engineering & Safety, Ride & Show (Audio, Video, Projection & Lighting) (Summer 2027)

Universal Creative; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Housing assistance eligibility

Job summary

Universal Creative invites you to join the Internship Program in Orlando as a Ride & Show Engineering AV Projection & Lighting Intern. You will work with engineers, designers, and partners to support the development and execution of entertainment systems for themed attractions.

The program offers hands-on project work and exposure to audio, video, projection, and lighting technologies, with opportunities in design coordination, technical reviews, and project support to help translate concepts

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an accredited institution with junior status or higher.
• Transcript required upon application and GPA of 2.8+.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review design documentation for AV projection and lighting systems.
• Analyze creative intent documentation to identify execution goals.
• Attend meetings and support coordination across show, facility, landscape and control systems.
• Audit documentation against their requirements and provide day-to-day project support.
• Participate in EH&S responsibilities per UO policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Graduate degree pursuit

Minimum GPA 2.8

Tools

Yamaha

Q-SYS

Paradigm

Mosaic

GrandMA

Job description

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program

• Applications Close: October 26, 2026, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don't delay!
• Summer 2027 Program Dates: Approximately May 2027 - August 2027.

Job Summary

Bring immersive guest experiences to life through technology as a Ride & Show Engineering AV Projection & Lighting Intern with Universal Creative. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, designers, and project partners to support the development and execution of entertainment systems used in themed attractions and experiences.

Through hands-on project work, you will gain exposure to the technologies that power world-class guest experiences, including audio, video, projection, and lighting systems. You will assist with design coordination, technical reviews, and project support activities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to help bring creative concepts from idea to implementation. This internship offers an opportunity to build practical engineering and problem-solving skills while learning how innovative entertainment technologies are integrated to create immersive and engaging guest experiences.

Major Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes design documentation for Audio Video Projection and Lighting systems.
• Analyzes creative intent documentation to identify Audio and Lighting execution goals.
• Review technical documentation, attend project meetings, and support coordination across disciplines including show set, facility, landscape, show action equipment, and show control systems.
• Understands audio and lighting specifications and audits documentation for alignment with established requirements.
• Provides day-to-day project support throughout active phases of development.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• In pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
• A transcript is required upon application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite, primarily Excel, required.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Preferred majors include: Theatre, Live Event Management, Film and Television, Entertainment Business Management, Lighting Design, Audio Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Yamaha, Q-SYS, Paradigm, Mosaic, or GrandMA systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of theatrical or architectural lighting and large-format or distributed audio systems is preferred.

Please Note The Following

• This internship will be an in-person experience, based in our Orlando offices.
• Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than August 2027.
• Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
• All of our internships are paid, and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.

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