Audio Visual Summer Intern (Stamford, CT, US)

Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) is the global reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group, one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance and specialty insurance. OdysseyRe offers a broad range of property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance products, providing capital and risk management solutions for clients to efficiently manage economic risk, through a network of branch and representative offices across North America, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), AsiaPacific and London.

 

OdysseyRe is an equal opportunity employer with excellent benefits and a strong commitment to providing training and opportunities for our staff. We provide employees an innovative, enriching environment and take great pride in their career growth.

 

OdysseyRe is rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best and AA- (Very Strong) by Standard and Poor’s. Odyssey Group is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, which is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH.

 

Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Audio-Visual Intern for a summer internship opportunity supporting the day-to-day audiovisual needs of our corporate environment. This role offers hands-on experience with AV equipment, meeting and event support, and user assistance in a professional office setting. It is an excellent opportunity for a college student looking to build practical skills, gain real-world work experience, and learn how audiovisual services support business operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, testing, and operation of audiovisual equipment in conference rooms, meeting spaces, and event areas
• Provide basic support for room technology, including displays, microphones, speakers, cameras, and video conferencing tools
• Help troubleshoot routine AV issues under the guidance of senior team members
• Support internal meetings, presentations, events, and other corporate functions
• Assist executives and other internal stakeholders with the production of audio and video podcasts in the company’s production studio
• Perform pre-meeting and pre-event room checks to ensure technology is functioning properly
• Assist with equipment moves, cable management, room resets, and general space readiness
• Help maintain inventory of AV equipment, accessories, and supplies
• Document basic support activities and assist with administrative or organizational tasks as needed
• Provide professional, courteous service to employees, presenters, and meeting hosts
• Follow company procedures and safety guidelines while working with equipment

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program
• Some hands-on experience with AV equipment through coursework, student productions, campus events, theater, media labs, or related activities
• Interest in audiovisual technology and enthusiasm for learning in a corporate environment
• Basic familiarity with equipment such as microphones, speakers, displays, projectors, cameras, lighting, or video conferencing platforms
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively, take direction, and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to lift and move AV equipment within safe handling limits, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Availability to work during the summer internship period

 

Relevant Fields of Study

Students currently pursuing a degree in recording, theater technology, audio engineering, media production, digital media, communications, information technology, or a related field

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting live events, student productions, presentations, podcasts, or campus AV environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or similar collaboration platforms
• Basic understanding of signal flow, cabling, lighting, audio recording, or video setup
• Interest in pursuing a career in AV, media production, event technology, live sound, workplace technology support, or related fields

Work Environment

• Primarily an in-house, on-site role within a corporate office environment
• Regular interaction with employees, presenters, executives, and internal stakeholders
• Work may take place in conference rooms, meeting spaces, event areas, and a production studio
• Opportunity to gain exposure to professional standards, service expectations, and workplace technologies used in a corporate setting

 

 

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