Intern, Production And Operation

Position Title: Intern, Production and Operation

Compensation: $16.78/hr

FLSA: Non-Exempt/ Part Time

Location: Los Angeles, CA (on-site)

Company Overview: CJ ENM (Entertainment & Media) is Korea's premier culture and content company behind the Oscar-winning Parasite and Oscar-nominated Past Lives as well as popular TV series like Crash Landing On You and The Glory. CJ ENM’s key business segments include Media Platform (linear channels & OTT platform “TVING”), TV & Film (premium studios including Studio Dragon, CJ ENM Studios & FIFTH SEASON), Music (original artists, content, distribution platforms & live events), and Commerce. CJ ENM also operates KCON, the flagship convention and concert experience for all things K-pop, which launched in LA as a one-day event in 2012 and has grown over the last decade to become a global event.

Position Overview: CJ ENM America is seeking interns to join the Events & Experiences team in LA, offering a valuable opportunity to learn about the convention Production and Operation process. This paid part-time internship provides hands-on experience with responsibilities including collaborating with the Events & Experiences team, executing operational tasks, supporting hospitality, safety measures, and event logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Execute operational tasks essential to the preparation of upcoming events, such as managing hospitality, catering, staffing, security, and safety measures.
• Assist with implementing safety protocols, crowd control measures, and overseeing ingress/egress flow as outlined by the Events & Experiences team.
• Contribute to overall production tasks for upcoming events, overseeing lighting, audio visual, electricity, signages, displays, and wooden fabrication, and more.
• Support event logistics, including maintaining detailed excel reports, including Google sheets, and handling invoices.
• Assist in the execution of onsite Production and Operational tasks leading up to and during the event.
• Undertake additional projects and tasks as required.

Experience & Skills:

• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) is a must.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills (Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Google, Dropbox, Adobe, etc.).
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and pay attention to small details
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize daily agendas.
• Ability to prioritize and operate in high stress and high volume situations.
• Self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset, and highly motivated.
• Strong knowledge, interest, and passion in K-pop and Korean entertainment is highly preferred.
• Prior Entertainment (concert/convention/music/film/agency) experience is highly preferred.
• Prior Production & Operation (internship/clubs/volunteer) experience is highly preferred.
• Fluency in Korean is not a requirement, but a plus.