Production Intern Joanne Trattoria , NY

Joanne Trattoria is seeking a dependable, creative, and hands-on Production Intern to support our live entertainment programming, special events, and day-to-day production needs.

This role is ideal for someone interested in live events, entertainment production, hospitality, music, theater, or creative direction. The Production Intern will work closely with Joanne’s entertainment and production team to help prepare, execute, and document performances and events within an active restaurant environment.

Assist with the setup and breakdown of live performances, private events, and special programming

Help prepare microphones, speakers, music stands, cables, lighting, signage, and other production materials

Support sound checks, performer arrivals, and backstage or green room needs

Help maintain event schedules, production notes, run-of-show documents, and performer information

Communicate professionally with artists, hosts, musicians, vendors, and restaurant staff

Assist with guest check-in, seating coordination, ticketing, and audience flow when needed

Capture behind-the-scenes photo and video content for internal documentation and social media

Help organize and maintain production equipment, storage areas, and event materials

Support the Entertainment Director and production team with administrative and creative tasks

Remain attentive throughout events and assist with troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment

Interest in live entertainment, event production, music, theater, hospitality, or creative media

Strong organizational and communication skills

Reliable, punctual, and comfortable taking initiative

Able to remain calm and professional in a busy live-event environment

Comfortable working collaboratively with performers, guests, and restaurant staff

Willingness to assist with both creative and hands-on production tasks

Basic knowledge of audio, lighting, photography, video, or social media is helpful but not required

Must be able to lift and move light production equipment

Evening and weekend availability is strongly preferred

Hands-on experience producing live entertainment in a working New York City venue

Exposure to musicians, performers, producers, creative directors, and hospitality professionals

Experience with event logistics, technical production, artist coordination, and audience management

Opportunities to contribute ideas and take on greater responsibility based on performance

Portfolio-building experience and potential academic credit, where applicable

This is a part-time internship with a flexible schedule based on Joanne Trattoria’s entertainment calendar. Most shifts will take place during evenings and weekends.

• NON-UNION