Emmy Foundation
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Date: eight-weeks in the summer
Work Schedule: Full-time
Salary: stipend of $4000
The Summer Internship Program provides more than 40 industry-wide internships to college and graduate students from across the country, and has been hailed for more than a decade as one of the top ten internships in the country. The program is designed to provide college students with in-depth exposure to professional television production during an eight-week summer period in Los Angeles.
Job Description:
Seniors who are graduating between January 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011 ARE eligible to apply in certain categories ONLY (See category list). Please note: If you are a graduating undergraduate senior returning to graduate school in the Fall, you MUST provide a letter of acceptance upon notification of finalist status. 1. AGENCY Site: Agency for representation of actors, directors, producers, or writers. Activities: Phones, general office, script reading, meetings. Minimum requirements: Liberal arts/business background, writing ability, verbal and social skills. Strong desire to enter agency or entertainment management.
2. ANIMATION Site: Digital production studio or production company. Activities: Observe and participate with professionals dedicated to the art and artistry of visual effects and character animation. Overview of animation process, hand-drawn (cel) or computer generated. You must indicate your preference of animation style. Desirable background: Art, theater arts, film, writing, photography. For computer generated animation, computer and 3D skills, computer character setup and animation, effects animation and lighting a plus. All applicants must submit a DVD of animation project -- preferably of work submitted. You must show animation of characters, props, etc. Not just special effects! Storyboard is mandatory for hand-drawn animation. NO SLIDES.
3. ART DIRECTION/PRODUCTION DESIGN Site: Art department of major studio or production company. Activities: Exposure to set design, construction, dressing, painting, graphics and practical locations adapted for TV production. Minimum requirements: Theatre set design, and/or architectural background, including drafting. All applicants must submit portfolio of executed work including set photographs, drafting, designs, renderings, sketches or photographs of models. NO SLIDES or ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS.
4. BUSINESS AFFAIRS Site: Studio, network, law firm or independent production company business/legal department. Activities: Observation and some participation in the negotiation for acquisition of material, employment of creative personnel and license agreements (between the network and program supplier.) Minimum requirements: Law or business major or TV/Film major with business/management courses.
5. CASTING Site: Studio casting department or office of casting director. Activities: Exposure to the casting process including arranging readings, heavy phones, clerical. Desirable background: Organizational and people skills. Knowledge of television movies, theatre. Liberal arts, communication background, computer literate, good memory.
6. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING/DEVELOPMENT Site: Network, cable. Activities: Overview of development and production of animated and live action children's programs with a focus on preschool age. Review of scripts and process of selling ideas to the networks and cable. Desirable background: Literature, Arts, Communications.
7. CINEMATOGRAPHY Site: TV/Film studio. Activities: Exposure to primetime television production and equipment handling. Observation and assistance of the Director of Photography during pre-production, location/studio shooting and post production color correction. Minimum requirements: Strong motion picture/video/photography background. All applicants required to submit work sample on DVD (10 minutes total required). Original work can be film, digital or tape.
8. COMMERCIALS Sites: Commercial Advertising Agency, Production Company and Editorial Facility. Activities: Participate in commercial conception, organization, production and post production of commercials. Minimum requirements: TV/Film production major/minor.
9. COSTUME DESIGN Site: Wardrobe departments at studios and independent companies. Activities: Pre-production meetings; prepping show through to taping/filming; assisting designer or costumer in wardrobe purchase, rental, and made-to-order. Minimum requirements: Theatre costume design and/or fashion design background. All applicants must submit a sample of their work (photographs of portfolio contents preferred, no more than 10). NO SLIDES or ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS.
10. DEVELOPMENT FOR TELEVISION Site: Studio or production company. Activities: Observe and participate (where applicable) in the evaluation of program ideas and literary material, selection of writers and oversight of script development. Desirable background: Creative writing, literature, theatre arts. Liberal Arts/Communications.
11. DOCUMENTARY/NON-FICTION PRODUCTION Site: Production company or cable network. Activities: Exposure to production of documentaries and/or reality specials, segments or series. Can include research, studio/location production, and post production. Minimum requirements: Background in documentary production, research, writing, computer skills.
12. EDITING Site: Studio or production company. Activities: Observe post production of episodic, TV movie or mini-series. Exposure to film/tape non-linear systems. Minimum requirements: Film and tape editing courses. All applicants required to submit sample of film editing (no more than 10 minutes) on DVD.
13. ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Site: Production facility. Activities: Observation of and some participation in day-to-day entertainment industry newsgathering and broadcasting activities. Will work in a variety of areas and interact with the Assignment Desk, Producers, Writers, Reporters and Editors. Will observe the taping of the newscast from both Control Room and Studio. Minimum requirements: TV production and journalism courses, basic computer skills.
14. EPISODIC SERIES Site: Network,studio or production company. Activities: Observe production process of current series: script development, pre-production, filming/taping, and post production. This is NOT a writing internship. Minimum requirements: Some production and writing skills.
15. LIGHTING DESIGN Site: Design studio, soundstages and locations. Activities: Work alongside lighting designer, assistant and crews. Work with creative development, design, gaffer prepping and eventually installing and focusing shows (mostly game/reality and variety). Requirements: Must understand theatrical lighting with interest in television lighting design for multi-camera productions. Must have proven skills in CAD. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio containing drafted plots, (paper projects are acceptable), photographs of realized designs and examples of paperwork. NO RISING SOPHOMORES OR JUNIORS MAY APPLY.
16. LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION Site: Production offices and event location. Activities: Work with producers during pre-production and night of live event for broadcast. Duties include phones, script organization, clerical, audio/video help and production assistant-type work. Requirements: Good organizational skills and ability to work in team. THIS INTERNSHIP WILL TAKE PLACE LATE JULY THROUGH MID-SEPTEMBER.
17. MOVIES FOR TELEVISION Site: Production Company. Activities: Subject to scheduling, will cover pre-production, production, production assistant duties. Minimum requirements: Production background, commitment to career in television. Placement outside of Los Angeles possible.
18. MUSIC Site: Production companies and studios. Activities: Music production (electronic and orchestral), orchestration, sound design, recording, music editing, studio set-up, software and hardware installation. Minimum requirements: Music background, strong interest in music for TV/Film, orchestral and electronic aptitude and experience, familiarity with music production software. All applicants must submit (5) samples of original compositions that underscore video on DVD. THIS INTERNSHIP TAKES PLACE AUGUST -- SEPTEMBER.
20. ON-AIR PROMOTION Site: Network. Activities: A hands-on creative opportunity which requires Avid editing, imagination and strong writing abilities. Assist in the creation and execution of movie type trailers and promos for network programs and cable properties. Participate in the creative development and production of original shoot spots. Minimum requirements: Avid editing ability along with strong creative writing, editing, producing, and breakthrough conceptual skills.
21. POST PRODUCTION Site: Post production facility. Activities: Exposure to all aspects of post production. Minimum requirements: Editing course. All applicants required to submit work sample on DVD. Suggested length: 10 minutes.
22. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Site: Studio or production company. Activities: Organizing, scheduling, and budgeting of productions, some production assistant and general office duties. Minimum requirements: TV/Film major, computer skills.
23. PROGRAMMING Site: Network or cable company. Activities: Introduction to entertainment program development and current programming, attend pitch, notes and staff meetings, script reading. Minimum requirements: Knowledge of television, Liberal Arts/Communications/Business. Upon notification, finalists are required to submit script synopsis and evaluation.
24. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY Site: Public relations firm and/or entertainment company in-house PR department. Activities: Research and write news releases, assist in contacting all media press, attend meetings and news events. Minimum requirements: Strong writing skills. Major or minor must be in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Publicity or English.
25. SOUND Site: Audio post production facility. Activities: Exposure to all aspects of production and post production sound. Possible exposure to production sound on-set. Sound editing, supervision, mixing, transfer and studio management techniques, sound effects, music, Foley and dialogue. Minimum requirements: Some music and/or sound effects editing and mixing experience desired. Basic understanding of electronics, sound equipment and computers. Commitment to career in audio production.
26. SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS Site: Visual effects facility. Activities: Observe and participate in all aspects of visual effects design and execution from script breakdowns and budgets through finished computer graphics. Possible exposure to on-set visual effects supervision. Desirable background: Art, photography, or film. Experience with software such as Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, or Lightwave. Ideal applicants will show samples of computer graphics or visual effects work on student or personal projects, and be committed to a career in this field. NO RISING SOPHOMORES OR JUNIORS MAY APPLY.
27. SPORTS PRODUCTION Site: Sports Cable Channel. Activities: Video-related creative services, field production, DVD production. Minimum requirements: Communication program, new media, film/TV or radio, basic computer proficiency including Word, Excel, Outlook.
28. TELEVISION DIRECTING Site: TV station or production company. Activities: Overview of directing process (possible casting, production meetings, location scouting and shooting) of multi-camera or single-camera formats. Observe productions such as movies for television, soaps, episodic, variety, specials. Please indicate your first choice of camera format. There is no guarantee you will be interning at your first choice. Minimum requirements: Courses in directing and editing; experience on electronic cameras. Upon notification, finalists are required to submit work sample on DVD.
29. TELEVISION SCRIPTWRITING Site:TV series. Activities: Overview of comedy or drama writing process that may include idea inception, story meetings, revision and production. Please indicate your first choice of genre – Comedy or Drama. There is no guarantee you will be interning at your first choice. Minimum requirements: Strong writing background. Applicants must submit an original scene (approx. four pages) from current comedy or drama series with logline for the scene/episode submitted. Applicants should research most current scriptwriting formats for appropriate style per genre. Upon notification, finalists must submit a complete original script (series episode, long form, or play).
30. UNSCRIPTED TELEVISION Site: Offices/studios/locations in L.A. area. Activities: Assist in development and production of unscripted programs. Work with production company and/or network programming staff in conception and execution of programs. Minimum requirements: Demonstrated knowledge of unscripted programs and knowledge of production a plus.
Qualifications: Rules & Eligibility
· ONLY ONE ENTRY PER STUDENT. Applicants MUST be qualified full-time students pursuing a bachelor or graduate degree at a college or university within the United States ONLY. Students transferring from a community college to a four-year institution by September 2011 may also apply.
· Non-US citizens must provide an INS work authorization permit or CPT letter within 10 days after notification of winner status in order to qualify as a Television Academy Foundation intern. NO EXCEPTIONS! NOTE: A U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS REQUIRED FOR A BACKGROUND CHECK. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, YOU MUST HAVE ONE PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2011.
· Students who have completed college or graduate school prior to December 31, 2010 ARE NOT eligible.
· Students who are graduating between January 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011
ARE eligible to apply in certain categories ONLY
(See category list).
Please note: If you are a graduating undergraduate senior returning to graduate school in the Fall, you MUST provide a letter of acceptance upon notification of finalist status. · All winners will be subject to a background check prior to final placement.
· *ALL POSITIONS ARE FULL-TIME FOR 8 WEEKS.
· 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.
· The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation pays a stipend of approximately $4,000 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 with the possible exception of Documentary and Episodic Series. 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.
· Selection Process
1. 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 in response to questions posed in the notice of final candidacy. Please note: The number of internships per category is subject to change at any time. DO NOT rely on the lists from previous years.
2. Most 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. Episodic Series and Multi-Cam Directing can also start later in the summer depending on production schedules.
Application Instructions:
ALL STUDENTS APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM MUST UPLOAD AND MAIL IN THE REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS SPECIFIED BELOW. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER STUDENT
Required Materials for BOTH Upload and Hard Copy Mail:
1. 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
· gender & ethnicity form (optional)
2. 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.
3. Resume
Required Materials for Hard Copy Mail ONLY:
4. Two letters of recommendation addressed to the Internship Committee (at least one must be from an academic and on the institution's letterhead).
5. Transcript(s) of ALL college courses and grades, both college and graduate school, if applicable (unofficial photocopies will be accepted)
6. Additional materials (ONLY as necessary where indicated by category)
Mail Materials to:
Nancy Robinson
Manager, Education Programs
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. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Deadline: 3/15/2012
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