Current TV Internships

Current TV, it reminds me of something similar to PBS but in a hip, 21st century, MTV-esque kind of way. The channel is amazing in that its content is almost entirely created by viewers who are up and coming producers and film makers. Its a novel way to give much lesser known creative people a voice and a platform to show whats going on in the world through their eyes. The channel's operations are based in LA and below are links to some of the internship programs that they offer.

Music Department Internship - Spring 2009
Spring 2009 Internships
Vanguard Journalism Internship - Spring 2009
Infomania Internship- Spring 2009
Current Fix Internship - Spring 2009
Programming Internship- Winter/Spring 2009
The Rotten Tomatoes Show Internship- Spring 2009

Media That Matters Film Festival

Media That Matters Film Festival is a film festival that features "short films that inspire action" according to their website. Their website further explains, "The Media That Matters Film Festival is the premier showcase for short films on the most important topics of the day. Local and global, online and in communities around the world, Media That Matters engages diverse audiences and inspires them to take action. From gay rights to global warming, the jury-selected collection represents the work of a diverse group of independent filmmakers, many of whom are under 21. The films are equally diverse in style and content, with documentaries, music videos, animations, experimental work and everything else in between. What all the films have in common is that they spark debate and action in 12 minutes or less."

Media That Matters Film Festival
http://www.mediathatmattersfest.org

Drew Barrymore's Production Company: Flower Films- A Beautiful Place to Work

Drew Barrymore was the cover girl on the April 2008 issue of Domino Magazine (the soon to be defunct publication that always featured a chic, cute mix of home decor and practical lifestyle articles). Inside the magazine they featured the office of Drew's production company, Flower Films. It was beautifully decorated! This is the kind of stylish place that any lady would want to live in. I thought to myself it would be nice to work their just because of the fantastic decor, the kitchen (serene green and blue) and the powder room (bright cheery sunshine yellow and cream) were the most colorful common spaces. That was the nicest production company office space I've seen.

Links to Flower Films Office Photos, Drew's Office
http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/04/drew_barrymore_office

The Kitchen
http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/04/drew_barrymore_office?slide=10

The Powder Room
http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/04/drew_barrymore_office?slide=11

Local Fox 5 News Training Program in New York City

Fox 5 News in New York City has a six month training program for aspiring news station workers. From news gatherers to creative services they have a spot for everyone with varying interests. Below is a quote and program information from their website.

"FOX Television Stations, FOX 5/WNYW and MY 9/WWOR offers a hands on six month training program for College Graduates interested in obtaining valuable experience in the various fields of Television Broadcasting. This training program requires no previous broadcast
work experience, thereby, when the six-months training period is completed, the goal is to provide the trainee with the prerequisite skills to acquire an entry-level position in the broadcasting field. We request that anyone interested in applying for the training program
should send a resume and cover letter indicating a preference for any of the areas listed below to the above address."

The Six Month Training Program is offered in the following departments:

Programming
Production/Engineering
Sales
Traffic
Newsroom
News Library/Research
“Good Day New York”
Finance/Accounting
Creative Service/Promotions
Human Resources

The Training Program offers:
Hands-on training with experts in the various fields of broadcasting;
Access to staff employment opportunities pending availability and
qualifications; Six months of employment which includes a full work
week of 37 ½ hours at a pay rate of $7.15 per hour.

TRAINING PROGRAM FOX 5 WNYW / MY 9 WWOR
Human Resources Department Training Program
205 East 67th Street
New York, NY 10065

Training Program Information Page
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/about_us/work_for_us/Job_Opportunities_At_Fox_5

NBC Universal Careers Portal

NBC Universal Careers is the ultimate portal for employment at that network, there you will find the main job search engine, a list of the various internship programs and their early career programs as well.

Job Search Engine (mostly General Electric jobs, they own NBC)
https://xjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_home.asp?partnerid=54&siteid=5346

Universal Studios Hollywood & Universal Orlando Resort Jobs
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/search/parks_resorts

Below are links to internships and early career programs at NBC.

Internships:
EAST & WEST COAST
LOCAL TV STATIONS
CABLE NEWS NETWORKS
EMMA BOWEN FOUNDATION

Early Career Programs:
PAGE PROGRAM
ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATES PROGRAM
NEWS ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
UNIVERSAL PICTURES LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
COMMERCIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
TALENT DIVERSITY INITIATIVE
DIVERSITY INITIATIVE FOR WRITERS
TALLER TELEMUNDO
WRITERS ON THE VERGE
GE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS (Link is broken on the GE website)
NBC NEWS/NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY, SCHOOL OF BROADCAST JOURNALISM

NBC Universal East & West Coast Internships

NBC Universal is one of the major TV networks with many channels in its portfolio of holdings. Among these holdings are a treasure trove of internship possibilities that are just waiting for students. Two of the many internship programs they have include their East Coast and West Coast programs. (As of today their website says that they are currently hiring for summer internships.) Apply soon before they are filled!

The East Coast internships are located in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut in the following areas:
News & Journalism
Production & Entertainment
Sports & Olympics
Advertising & Promotions
Graphic Arts/Digital Media /iVillage
Sales & Marketing
Corporate (Finance, HR, Publicity etc.)

NBC Universal East Coast Internship Program Info Page
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/internships/coasts.shtml


Their West Coast internships are in Universal City and Burbank, California in the following areas:
Broadcast & Journalism
Marketing
Publicity
Digital Media & Technology
Corporate Internships (HR, Finance, Legal, etc.)
Fine Arts & Graphic Arts
Telemundo & Mun2 (Spanish Language networks)
TV Production, Development, & Programming
Film Production & Development
Focus Features/Rogue Pictures

NBC Universal: West Coast Internship Program Info Page
http://www.nbcunicareers.com/internships/coasts.shtml