Audio Visual Summer Intern

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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