Job Description
MILK STUDIOS Los Angeles Grip & Lighting Intern Equipment Department | Paid Internship | Part-Time | Los Angeles, CA Position Type: Paid Internship Schedule: Part-Time / Two 8-Hour Shifts Per Week Location: 855 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038 ------------------- ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP Milk Studios is offering a paid, part-time internship within our Equipment Department. This is a hands-on position - not a desk job. You will work directly alongside our equipment team, contributing to the daily operations of a busy, professional grip and lighting department that supports high-end commercial and editorial production. Our interns don't observe from the sidelines. From your first week, you'll be handling equipment and contributing to real workflows. The experience you gain here is directly applicable to entry-level technician roles at studios and rental houses across Los Angeles. ------------------- DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist the equipment team with studio prep and wrap across our seven stages • Support the building and verification of location equipment orders • Clean, test, and organize returning equipment under the guidance of senior technicians • Help maintain orderly storage and inventory across multiple facilities • Assist with equipment room operations and in-studio client requests • Participate in equipment deliveries and pickups as needed ------------------- WHO SHOULD APPLY • Students or recent graduates pursuing careers in grip and lighting, cinematography, photo assisting, or studio operations • Career changers with a genuine interest in learning the technical side of production • Self-starters who are eager to do physical, hands-on work and aren't afraid of long days on their feet • Individuals with a basic awareness of grip and lighting equipment (coursework, personal projects, or volunteer set experience all count) ------------------- REQUIREMENTS • Must be at least 18 years of age • Valid California driver's license • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods • Reliable transportation to our facility at 855 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038 • Strong work ethic, punctuality, and a willingness to take direction • Basic written communication skills (you will interact with clients via email) ------------------- NICE TO HAVE • Enrollment in or completion of a film, photography, or media production program • Familiarity with any grip or lighting equipment, even at a beginner level • Experience driving larger vehicles (cargo vans, box trucks) • Previous work in any fast-paced, physical, team-oriented environment ------------------- WHY INTERN AT MILK This isn't an internship where you'll be filing paperwork or watching from a distance. Milk's equipment department is one of the busiest and most respected operations in Los Angeles, and our interns are embedded in it from day one. You'll build skills that translate directly to paid positions at studios, rental houses, and on-set G&E departments across the industry. Many of our current full-time team members started in exactly this role. Reference: ECNJOBID-104-22-56-68 in the application