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.

News: Broadcast

Broadcast journalists report on local events to their communities on a daily (if not more frequent) basis. They report both in studio and in the field, informing their viewers about local events, happenings, and relevant information. Previous interns have been placed at stations such as KABC 7 News, Fox 11, and others.

What to Expect:
Broadcast News Interns will be placed onsite at a local Los Angeles TV news station. Interns will be immersed in the day-to-day processes of broadcast journalism. This will include a variety of areas, including within an assignment desk, production control room, web operations, and field assignments with news crews. The intern will interact and work alongside on-air and segment producers, online producers, editors, newswriters, anchors, and occasionally travel with reporters for stories and live remotes. Responsibilities may include attending production meetings, researching news topics, aiding in the planning of new series, viewing and logging tape, and transcribing interviews.

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 Production and/or Journalism
  • Strong understanding of social media platforms (such as YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google+, and Pinterest)
  • Basic office administration skills (ability to work across Microsoft Office/Google Suite, draft email correspondence, conduct research)
  • Desire to pursue a career path as a news producer or journalist.

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.