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AI & Automation Systems Intern (Tech-to-Creative Bridge Program)

About the Company

Asjai Lou Casting is a New York-based casting company specializing in discovering real people for television, advertising, and cultural storytelling. With over two decades of experience, the company has contributed to major productions including American Idol, Big Brother, and national campaigns for brands such as Nike, McDonald’s, and Coca-Cola.

The company is expanding into AI-driven systems, automation, and digital infrastructure to support the next generation of casting, storytelling, and talent discovery.

Position Overview

This internship is designed to bridge the gap between AI, automation, and real-world business operations within the entertainment industry.

Students will gain hands-on experience learning how to design, build, and test automation systems that support casting, content workflows, and business infrastructure.

Interns will apply their existing technical knowledge to real use cases, learning how systems thinking, AI tools, and automation can improve efficiency and scale within a creative business.

This is a training-focused, portfolio-building internship with mentorship and guided, project-based learning.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience building AI and automation systems in a real business environment
A portfolio of applied projects demonstrating workflow design and automation
Experience translating technical skills into operational systems
Exposure to how entertainment and casting businesses operate behind the scenes
Mentorship and feedback from a casting director and producer

Responsibilities (Training-Based)

Assist in designing and testing automation workflows
Support the organization and structure of backend systems
Document workflows, processes, and system improvements
Participate in problem-solving and workflow optimization sessions
Build and test small-scale systems with guidance

Qualifications

Currently a junior or senior (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Foundational, hands-on experience with AI tools, automation, or system workflows
Strong interest in applying technical skills to real-world business operations
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to break down processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency

Required Technical Skills (Must Have Experience With Some of the Following):

Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or similar platforms for structured workflows
Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Zapier, Make (Integromat), or similar
Experience working with databases or structured systems (Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets)
Ability to design or map workflow processes and system logic
Basic understanding of APIs and integrations
Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace, especially Sheets and Drive
Ability to document systems and processes clearly

Bonus Skills (Strongly Preferred):

Basic coding experience (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
Experience working with webhooks or API connections
Familiarity with no-code / low-code system building
Experience building or testing automation systems end-to-end

Additional Requirement

Candidates should be comfortable executing technical tasks with guidance and not learning tools for the first time.

Compensation

This is an unpaid educational internship designed to provide training and hands-on experience.

College credit available (if applicable)
Portfolio development and mentorship included

Link To Apply

https://forms.gle/H6QaKqSPvtFMpm8e8

Additional Note

This internship is ideal for students who want to apply their technical skills in a non-traditional setting and explore how AI and automation can support creative and operational workflows within the entertainment industry.

Internship Overview

This internship is structured in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s guidelines under Fact Sheet #71: Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

This internship is an educational, project-based learning experience designed for students interested in technology, casting, media, creative production, and storytelling.

Interns will learn how to apply their existing skills—whether in technology, design, or creative disciplines—into real-world media and storytelling environments.

Through guided projects and mentorship, students will gain hands-on experience in how stories are developed, supported by technology, and brought to life across television, digital media, and branded content.

What You’ll Learn

How casting works across television, commercials, and digital media
How to identify and develop compelling real-person stories
How to apply technical skills (AI tools, automation, digital systems) to support media and storytelling
How to apply creative and design skills to storytelling and content development
How media, technology, and storytelling intersect in real-world projects
How to think like a creative producer in a modern, tech-driven media landscape

Program Structure

Supervised, hands-on learning experience
Project-based assignments designed for portfolio development
Exposure to real-world casting, media, and technology workflows
Mentorship and feedback from a working Casting Director and Producer

Compensation & Academic Credit

This is an unpaid educational internship designed to provide hands-on training in technology, casting, media, and creative production.

Asjai Lou Casting LLC supports students seeking academic credit where applicable and will provide documentation and supervision required by the student’s academic program.

This internship is structured as a learning experience and does not replace the work of paid employees.

Asjai Lou Casting LLC is not a third-party recruiting agency. All internship roles are direct opportunities within the company.

The business is registered in California under Asjai Lou Casting LLC and operates nationally across television, media, casting, and creative production projects.

In addition to its California registration, the company operates from a co-working office in the Wall Street District of New York City located at:

200 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10038

Some internship roles are remote, while others may involve work connected to the New York City workspace depending on the role.