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Click here to view the 2008 pool of interns and their industry assignments.
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Katherine Pope, President, Universal Media Studios with visiting students from Fudan University in Shanghi.
Photo Credit: Mathew Imaging
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Television Academy Foundation internships are designed to give qualified full-time students (undergraduate and graduate) pursuing degrees at colleges and universities in the United States in-depth exposure to professional television production, techniques and practices. Students who have completed college or graduate school prior to December 31, 2007 ARE NOT eligible. Seniors who are graduating in 2008 ARE eligible to apply.
Administrative and/or production duties will be assigned to all interns, however, collective bargaining agreements within the industry preclude some internships from "hands-on" experience in certain areas.
*ALL POSITIONS ARE FULL-TIME FOR 6 TO 8 WEEKS.
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Jesse Overman, University of Wisconsin - Madison (Commercials) and Ekene Okobi, American University (Documentary/ Nonfiction Production)
Photo Credit: Mathew Imaging
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The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation pays a $4,000 stipend to each intern accepted into the program, which will be allocated every two weeks. Applicable payroll deductions are made from payments. Interns will be responsible for their own housing, transportation, and living expenses.
All Television Academy Foundation internships are located in the Los Angeles area. Interns must have a car for transportation. In most cases, it is not possible to rent a car without incurring a surcharge if you are under the age of 25. In all cases, a major credit card is required for rental.
*The Foundation reserves the right to refuse placement in any category at any time.
Click here to view the 2008 pool of interns and their industry assignments.
ONLY ONE ENTRY PER STUDENT. To apply for a Television Academy Foundation internship, choose ONLY one category and submit the following materials:
- Cover page indicating:
- name
- permanent home address & phone number (include cell phone and e-mail address)
- college or university and expected graduation date
- address and phone while attending college
- status: freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student
- major/minor & GPA
- number and title of category for which you are applying (see complete list of category descriptions for the Internship Program)
- photo (optional)
- Professional Statement of 300-400 words discussing your professional objectives, the specific reasons for your choice of category and your perception of what a professional does in this category.
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation addressed to the Internship Committee (at least one must be from an academic) must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2008 or entry will not be considered
(please mail with your entry, if possible)
- Transcript(s) of ALL college courses and grades, both college and graduate school, if applicable (unofficial photocopies will be accepted)
Non-US citizens must submit an INS work authorization permit or CPT letter with application materials in order to be considered for a Television Academy Foundation internship. NO EXCEPTIONS! For details, check with your college or university.
Send Materials to:
Nancy Robinson
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation
Student Internship Program
5220 Lankershim Blvd.
N. Hollywood, CA 91601-3109
MATERIALS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
(Except: Animation, Art Direction and Costume Design)
NOTE: DO NOT send any material other than as requested.
NO FAX or E-MAIL ENTRIES will be accepted.
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2007 Interns and their Hosts
Photo Credit: Mathew Imaging
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Television Academy members will select finalists for each internship at the end of April. All finalists will then be asked to submit a videotaped interview on 1/2" VHS or DVD in response to questions posed in the notice of final candidacy.
Winners will be notified in late May into mid-June, based on the host companies’ production schedules. Most, but not all, internships start in late June or mid July. Once you are notified as a winner, you and your host will determine your exact start date. The Music and Live Event Production categories usually start in late July to early August. All internships end six to eight weeks after the start date.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact the Education Department at (818) 754-2800.
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