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Live Event AV Technician – Internship

Tesla Motors, Inc. · Austin, TX, USA ·

Pay:
34.440 - 41.328
Job type:
Full Time

What to Expect
Consider before applying: This position is expected to start Aug/Sept 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full‑time (40 hours/week) and on‑site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full‑time positions, not internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on‑site. Many students will be limited to part‑time during the academic year.

About the Team: The AV content team is responsible for all live external and internal events, including AI Day, new vehicle announcements and earnings calls. We are looking for a highly motivated student to support the company's growing AV and event needs. The AV Support and Integration Technician will support the team to fulfill the company's vision of the next generation workplace. This position will be based in the Fremont, CA area. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and confident in their ability to support and execute AV integration projects within set deadlines, both live and recorded. This role requires the flexibility of being able to attend events and functions out‑of‑hours when necessary.

What You’ll Do

Execute and support on all major AV integration projects

Provide event support and set‑up in coordination with the entire AV team

Participate in architecture discussions and planning with IT and facilities teams

Provide customer input represented in both technical and business terms with descriptive requirements to ensure the value of the project is realized

Provide troubleshooting in crisis situations for users

Develop and implement hardware and software integrations to streamline support

Provide backup support services in the absence of other AV support technicians

Create end‑user and internal AV team documentation

Work closely with IT and AV engineers to ensure new office build handoffs are thorough and complete

Keep photo database and event coverage archives

Basic network understanding including TCP/IP, UDP, IP schemas

What You’ll Bring

Currently enrolled in an educational program and graduating between 2026-2027

Able to relocate and work onsite in Austin, TX

Strong knowledge of AV system support including operation, installation, and configuration of projectors, amplifiers, AV matrix routers, control systems and touch panels

Experience installing and configuring computer systems in a networked computing environment, and in applying diagnostic techniques for problem troubleshooting

Ability to independently plan and organize work, manage priorities, and utilize available resources to complete quality work within time constraints

Live event experience preferred

Microsoft Teams experience preferred

Certification or related technical certificates a plus

Photoshop experience and skills with Microsoft Office packages preferred

Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast‑paced environment

Happy to travel and attend events globally as needed

Compensation and Benefits
As a full‑time Tesla intern, you will be eligible for:

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution

Company paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA

Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k), employee stock purchase plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period)

Employee assistance program

Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions), and paid holidays

Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

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