Graduate Media Systems Engineer Intern

About This Role

The Graduate Media Systems Engineer Intern will provide hands-on support in post-production studio environments, assisting with the design, implementation, and maintenance of physical and digital infrastructure for visual effects and film production within Industrial Light & Magic and The Walt Disney Company. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about complex video and audio systems in a state-of-the-art production environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and upgrade Prod Pod rooms, editorial suites, and View Rooms used for visual effects review and approval
• Perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance for projection, OLED, editorial, and motion capture rooms
• Assist with departmental organization, equipment upkeep, and infrastructure improvements
• Run video cables and assist with PC building
• Manage enterprise video networks

Requirements

• Passion for film, visual effects, and immersive technology
• Interest in audio/video engineering and studio operations
• Willingness to be hands-on with equipment and technical tasks
• Experience with at least one operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Self-motivated with a proactive, positive attitude
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Graduate degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Video Production, Communications, or a related field

Nice to Have

• Understanding of professional and consumer audio/video signal flow
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Windows, macOS, and Linux systems
• Skills in wiring, equipment installation, and cable management
• Knowledge of basic computer networking principles
• Familiarity with video compression (codecs, protocols, color spaces)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits