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Retford, Nottinghamshire | 200 hours | £12.71 per hour | Onsite | Full -time

Start Date: October 2026

About the Company
Trans-sport.tv is a leading global events contractor supplying rigging, sets and structures to the broadcast and media events industry on a global scale. Established in 1999, the company provides complete event solutions and has its own in-house design and manufacturing team. Their work spans long-running sport, studio-based and formatted live environments, supporting teams that demand consistency, repeatability and absolute reliability.

Having partnered with leading names including Matchroom, World Snooker, PDC, Sky Sports, BBC, ITV and more. Whether it's a one-off build or a multi-week production, Trans-Sport.tv is a trusted partner for staging and technical infrastructure that has to work - every time.

This internship offers the opportunity to gain practical experience of AI-led digital transformation within the fast-paced live broadcasting and events sector. The successful intern will work on real operational challenges and contribute to solutions that improve how the business plans events, prepares essential documents and coordinates its workforce.

About the Internship
The internship will focus on investigating how AI and automation can support four key operational processes:

• Rigging notes
• Weekly office schedules
• Monthly crew planning checks
• Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

Currently, information for these processes is gathered and checked manually from previous documents, emails, Outlook, job boards, event calendars, holiday records and customer quotations. The project aims to research, develop and test AI-supported workflows that can automate repetitive preparation and checking activities while maintaining appropriate human review and approval processes.

What You'll Be Doing
During the internship, you will:

• Meet with staff responsible for each process to understand current ways of working
• Map existing processes and identify delays, errors and duplication
• Review documents and data sources used across the business
• Research AI and automation technologies relevant to the project
• Develop and test prototype workflows for rigging notes, scheduling, crew planning checks and RAMS
• Measure time savings, accuracy improvements and workflow effectiveness
• Gather feedback from users and refine solutions following live trials
• Create process documentation, templates and user guidance
• Present your findings and recommendations to the business

What You'll Gain
This internship will provide valuable, real-world experience in AI-led digital transformation within the live broadcasting and events industry. You will develop skills in AI automation, process mapping, data analysis and practical problem-solving while working on a live business project. You will also gain experience collaborating with Operations, HR, Health & Safety, Directors and the wider office team, whilst strengthening your communication, teamwork and project management skills.

Who We're Looking For
Applications are welcomed from students or recent graduates studying subjects such as:

• Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning
• Computer Science
• Data Science or Data Analytics
• Software Engineering
• Business Management with Technology
• Operations or Project Management

Applicants from other relevant degree backgrounds may also be considered where they can demonstrate an interest in AI, process improvement and business automation.

Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:

• A practical understanding of AI, automation or digital workflow tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confidence working with data and checking information for accuracy
• Good written communication and documentation skills
• The ability to collaborate with employees across different departments
• Strong organisation, time management and project management skills
• Attention to detail, particularly when working with safety-critical documents
• The ability to test solutions, gather feedback and make improvements
• A willingness to learn and work independently while seeking support when required

Support Available
You will receive day-to-day support from the business Design Technician, with project sponsorship and oversight from the Director. You will also work closely with teams across Operations, HR, Health & Safety and the wider office function.
This internship is looking to be completed full time (around 37.5 hours a week for 5-6 weeks) however part time completion around your studies can be considered (around 25 hours a week for 8 weeks).