Markey's St. Louis Internships-Audio, Lighting, and Video technicians

Markey’s St. Louis Internships- audio, lighting, and video technicians

Markey’s St. Louis would love to accept every interested applicant, but in most cases two interns are accepted during both the Fall and Spring semesters. We do not offer summer internships. Applications are collected year-round and awarded on a lottery basis. 

For a spring semester internship, you should apply NO LATER THAN fall break. For a fall semester internship, you should apply NO LATER THAN the end of the prior spring semester. 

How much time will it take?

Each internship is different, and we want to work with you to give you the best experience possible.

For your reference in planning out your time, here are some examples of what schools are expecting in terms of time spent onsite.

*Webster University-150 hours (3 credit hours) combined with Internship Course

• Observing evidence of Globalization and its effects on our industry.
• Each student intern is required to define two learning objectives and set an ongoing project for the semester.

*Lindenwood University-50 hours/credit hour earned + 5-page term paper

*Greenville University- 162 hours (3 credit hours)

*SIUE-50 hours/credit hour earned

How am I graded?

Webster University requests that their interns be evaluated on their performance in the following areas:

·        Continuous development of professional skills

·        Professional workplace demeanor

·        Creative expression

·        Communication/listening skills

·        Initiative

Markey’s follows this evaluation platform unless otherwise requested.

What to expect as an intern at Markey’s

Markey’s St. Louis provides support for a wide variety of events including corporate meetings, fundraising galas, political rallies, graduations, and music concerts. As an intern, you'll get a chance to work with and observe professionals in your industry. Our primary focus during each show is to ensure complete client satisfaction. Many times, this means making quick last-minute adjustments and dealing with the unexpected. We look for interns who can adapt on the fly, calmly navigate stressful situations, and provide superior customer service at all times. As we observe your progress, we'll provide you with time to familiarize yourself with our gear and increase your opportunities for hands-on real-world experience.

The Mentor Matrix

While at Markey’s St. Louis you will be under the supervision of a rotating list of assigned mentors. Each week you’ll be paired with a different team member, giving you a glimpse into the different specialties that go into show production. In this manner, you’ll not only get real-world experience in your particular field, you will also gain a basic working knowledge in all the technical fields Markey’s services: audio, video, lighting, staging, scenery, and soft goods. Additionally, each mentor can give personal insight into their experiences in the industry.

You will also get an opportunity to partner with the production management staff which oversees our technicians and coordinates with our end clients to ensure shows go smoothly and that they are completely satisfied with our services. During this time, we hope you will gain insight into the non-technical administrative and managerial opportunities available in the AV industry.

                                 *** No matter where you are working,                                                       SAFETY for both the crew and the public is a top priority. ***

·        Never perform an action if you don’t understand the consequences.

·        If someone asks you to perform a task that is beyond your skill set or understanding,  SPEAK UP and DON’T DO IT.

·         Always ask for help or clarification if you don’t fully understand a task; every one of our team members will always be happy to answer any question.

To apply for an audio internship at Markey’s St. Louis:

Fill out an application using the link below.

Event Technician Internship - St. Louis, MO | Markey's Careers

Be sure to include the specific semester and year you want to do your internship.

If you have any questions or need more information, you can message Paul Aubuchon through Handshake, or email him directly at paubuchon@Markeys.com

All of us at Markey’s look forward to having you join our team. A considerable proportion of our staff members began their careers here as interns themselves: we trust you will grow both in technical ability and professional work skills during your time with us. If at any time you have questions, comments, or issues about your internship, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the senior staff. Together we hope to make your time at Markey’s fun, fruitful, and useful.