Experiential Production Intern

Job Description

About company

Giant Spoon is an agency committed to building an inclusive workplace that thrives on diversity. The company values the unique qualities of each individual, fostering an environment where employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute to smart, impactful projects, regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disabled status, genetic information, or other protected category. The agency has an office in New York.

Job Description, Detailed

Job Title: Experiential Production Intern
Term: Spring (February 3 – April 24)
Location: New York office, hybrid schedule with in-office work required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Role Summary:
The Experiential Production Intern will join the Production team to work on various experiential projects. This role involves supporting the Experiential team, which is known for developing large-scale immersive experiences, stunts, pop-ups, and other creative activations. While the intern will handle many administrative tasks, there will be substantial opportunities to gain hands-on experience and learn all aspects of production by supporting project teams. The ideal candidate must be organized, self-motivated, capable of creative and quick thinking, and process-oriented.

Intern Program Benefits:
As a Giant Spoon intern, you will have access to:
• Town halls, weekly updates, lunches, and happy hours.
• A series of workshops and Q&As with craft leads to gain insights into the daily operations of other departments.

Responsibilities:

• Support the completion of team projects by assisting the lead Producer(s) on tasks such as:
• Researching, sourcing, and securing venues and vendors, event staff, and catering.
• Sourcing and purchasing a wide range of items, including props, furniture, and supplies.
• Aiding in the creation of production schedules and project trackers.
• Helping maintain budget details and tracking receipts.
• Contributing to presentations (decks) for Venues, Brand Ambassadors, Production Planning, and Health & Safety.
• Provide administrative support to Experiential Production teams, including but not limited to:
• Helping coordinate vendor agreements and contracts.
• Creating Purchase Orders (POs) and tracking/processing vendor payments.
• Organizing and maintaining the experiential storage unit.
• Maintaining master lists and trackers for venues, vendors, etc.
• Support teams on job reconciliations at the close of projects.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a career in marketing, advertising, events, media, or a related field.
• Possess an inherent desire to learn more about production and experiential execution.
• Experience in events/experiential is a plus (this can include classwork, previous internships, volunteer work, or jobs).
• Demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets).
• Experience with file management and project management platforms is preferred.
• Must be open to travel and weekend work as necessary, as many activations occur outside regular office hours.

Compensation:
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $18.00 – $20.00. The final rate is determined based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, job duties, and geographic location.

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