Summer Intern - Media Systems
Pixar
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Full Time Unpaid Internship
Are you passionate about audio and video? Have you helped family members set up their home theater systems? Have you helped set up mics and speakers for your friend's band? If so, Pixar's Media Systems Team wants to hear from you!
Pixar Systems offers an exciting internship program geared towards students wanting to pursue a career in media systems. Our team is affectionately known as the AVengers, short for AV Engineering. We are responsible for all of the audio/video infrastructure in the studio, including the theaters, screening rooms, recording studios, edit suites, conference rooms, telecom, and live event support.
The internship is intended to give valuable hands-on experience and exposure to our unique environment. Through our 12-week summer internship, the Media Systems Intern will work in collaboration with the AVengers Team to achieve the following:
• Gain knowledge of the maintenance and troubleshooting of A/V systems including A/V carts, projectors, and public address systems
• Gain knowledge in the installation of consumer A/V equipment
• Gain knowledge in event support including live sound reinforcement, stage crew, and 3D glasses coordination
• Learn how to solder, crimp, and terminate cabling
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with shipping and receiving of A/V hardware for inventory and repair
• Assist with special projects
• Assist with keeping the tech shop organized, clean and stocked with inventory
• Assist with the day-to-day support of the AVengers team
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Be highly motivated, mature and eager to be part of the AVengers Team
• Flexible nature with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks & activities simultaneously
• Positive 'can do' attitude while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Excellent people skills with strong verbal and written communication
• Consistency; be able to be the positive face of the AVengers Team at all times
• Strong administrative, detail and follow-up skills
• General office skills such as scheduling, handling phone calls, email and customer service
• The ability to lift and move equipment
ELIGIBILITY:
• Must be at least a junior in college working towards a Bachelor's degree or greater; Recent grads who are within one year of graduation are also eligible to apply
• Must provide a short personal statement (200 words or less) explaining why you are specifically interested in working in Media Systems at Pixar
• Must be available to work full-time Mon - Fri for 12-weeks between June 2018 – August 2018
SUBMISSION PROCESS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS:
• Apply online at pixar.com – no submissions are accepted via mail or in person
• Attach a single .PDF file containing your cover letter, your resume and your personal statement
• Due to the high volume of submissions we're not able to provide feedback
• Please do not contact us regarding your application status; you will be notified once there is an update to your application(s)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 11, 2018