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MATTE is a 360 full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.

DESCRIPTION:

The Experiential Production Intern will support the Production team in bringing immersive brand experiences to life-from concept through on-site execution. This role offers hands-on exposure to the full production lifecycle across a range of live events, activations, and spatial builds.

This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact experiential work while building a strong foundation in production, logistics, and real-world execution.

Responsibilities and learning opportunities include:

• Support the planning and execution of experiential activations, events, and installations
• Assist in developing production timelines, run-of-shows, and project trackers
• Coordinate with internal teams including Creative, Strategy, and Project Management to ensure alignment across deliverables
• Assist in vendor coordination, outreach, and communication (fabricators, rentals, venues, etc.)
• Help track production budgets, expenses, and invoices
• Support the preparation of production documents including call sheets, schedules, and site plans
• Assist in sourcing materials, props, and production elements
• Provide on-site support during installs, live events, and breakdowns as needed
• Help manage logistics including shipping, inventory, and asset organization
• Maintain organization of production files, documents, and shared trackers
• Be a student of the industry: stay current on trends in experiential production, live events, and cultural activations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be enrolled in a University or Master's program.
• Must be available for a minimum of 2 days per week to work at our offices in New York.
• Must be available between September 16th and December 16th, Internships begin September 16th, 2026
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Production, Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Strong interest in experiential marketing, live events, and production
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with timelines, logistics, and problem-solving in real time
• Ability to take direction and also anticipate needs where possible
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends for live events as needed
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides); experience with Airtable or project management tools is a plus
• Interest in production workflows, vendor coordination, and on-site execution
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic with a team-first mindset

COMPENSATION:

This internship is unpaid. School credit can be provided.

Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we're passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.