The Television Academy Foundation’s 2024 Summer Internship Program provides over 45 internships in over 20 different disciplines to college students nationwide. The program gives both undergraduate and graduate students in-depth exposure to professional television production during an eight-week, paid summer period in Los Angeles.

PLEASE NOTE: Internships may be in-person, hybrid or remote, depending on the opportunity, and are subject to change. As a condition of employment, the Academy Foundation requires all interns to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Internships will take place February 5 – May 3, 2024. Interns must commit to working 13 consecutive weeks: (12) at 25 hrs and (one) at 20 hrs. Click here to read the Rules and Eligibility Requirements.

Deadline to complete your application is Wednesday, January 17 at 5:00pm PT.

Interactive Media (New Media, Social)

Interactive media is a form of media convergence, adding data services to traditional television technology. It allows users to participate by inputting information via the internet, interactive television, or interactive telephony. Previous interns have been placed at companies such as Getty Images.

What to Expect:
Interactive Media Interns will be placed at a network, studio, or production company. Interns will receive an immersion into the creation of web, mobile, and digital content, or in the marketing of television and entertainment content on a digital and social level.

What You Bring:
In addition to the requirements for the Television Academy Foundation Internship program, the ideal candidate will have the following preferred qualifications:

  • Background coursework in TV, Film, Interactive Media Production, Creative Writing/Storytelling, Entertainment Marketing, and/or Communications
  • Familiarity with interactive technologies and social media platforms is a plus

How to Apply

Please review the website for details on the required materials for application**

  1. Professional Statement (300-400 words max)
  2. Resume (Remove all photos and references)
  3. Transcript(s)
  4. One letter of recommendation
  5. Supplemental materials

Failure to comply and submit all requested materials and/or any additional materials will result in automatic disqualification in every category.

All materials MUST COME through the application portal! Mail-in or emailed materials will NOT be accepted.

For questions or further information contact internsupport@televisionacademy.com.

Selection Process*

Television Academy voting members act as judges to determine the finalists in each category.