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Internship Opportunities

Not all internships posted here have internship agreements with the University and therefore would not be "for credit" experiences.

 

  • Seattle is a great place to make a name for yourself in the performing and visual arts, being second only, with Chicago, to New York in theatres per capita.  If you will be in the Seattle area, you might be interested in applying for theatre internships or jobs at 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theater, and Seattle Children’s Theatre.  5th Avenue Theatre:  this successful theatre has done pre-Broadway premiers like Hairspray and Shrek, their own productions, and tours. This is an excellent place to seek experience.  Internships (semester and year-long, unpaid) are available in performance, business/marketing, production, directing, and development admin (grant writing).  Some internships turn into jobs.  Tech crew provides apprenticeships.  Apprentice must be a member  of the union. 5th Ave. has a musical theatre summer camp for high school students.  They are always looking for interns to help with this camp as well.  For information, please contact Anya Rudnick at arudnick@5thavenue.org.  Information about Seattle Repertory Theatre can be accessed at www.seattlerep.org, (provides a small stipend to interns).  Information about Seattle Children’s Theatre can be accessed at www.sct.org/index.aspx, (provides opportunities to teach as well).  http://tpsonline.org is a great resource for finding out about auditions in the Puget Sound region.

 

  • Sony Computer Entertainment:  If you are interested in an internship with Sony Computer Entertainment, check out their website at:  http://www.us.playstation.com/Corporate/About/Jobs  for more information.  Some of the internships available now include: Game Audio Intern, Game Programmer Intern, Music Intern, Operations Development Intern, Technical Writing Intern, Validation Intern and Video Game Intern – Web Developer.  Other internships may be available in the near future.

 

  • Florida Studio Theatre (a 3 theatre complex in Sarasota, FL) is seeking quality interns for the 2009-2010 Season. The 2009-2010 Season runs from September 8, 2009-August 28, 2010.  The Florida Studio Theatre internship program offers practical, hands-on training in a professional Theatre environment.  Interns work side by side with theatre professionals in their chosen field.  Interns learn by experience.  We offer internships in many areas including Literary Management, Marketing, Development, Stage Management and Technical Theatre. Interns play an integral role at Florida Studio Theatre.  We are seeking applicants who are eager to gain hands on experience in a professional theatre environment.  We keep 15-18 Interns on board at all times, in a wide variety of positions.  Stipends start at $75 per week plus FST provides free furnished housing.  Stipends grow as the intern grows. Our goal is simple:  when interns leave FST, they can get regular work. Additionally, we hire many Interns to entry level staff positions.  For information, please contact James Ashford at jashford@floridastudiotheatre.org.

 

  • The Juilliard School is offering full time internships in Technical Theater and Arts Administration for the 2009-2010 school year.  A stipend of $295 per week is provided with basic medical coverage.  If you have any questions or would like to request a visit, please call Helen Taynton at (212) 799-5000 extension 7102 or email: htaynton@juilliard.edu.

 

  • Ithaca College has internships available for juniors and seniors in cinema, television, radio, photography, the music industry, advertising, public relations, new media, sports communications, journalism and corporate communications.  For more information, call 1-800-280-7709 or email: laprogram@ithaca.edu.

 

 

  • Mirrorlake Films is looking for interns who are interested in gaining experience in the documentary filmmaking process.  Currently we have a few projects in the works.  Since we run a pretty small operation, we create a team like atmosphere and treat our interns a team players on the projects they work on.  Interns are given more responsibility resulting in learning in depth about the filmmaking process and making strong connections in the film community.  If you want to learn more about us and our company, please visit our website at http://www.mirrorlakefilms.com/ or call Manju Varghese at (801) 580-8519.

 

  • Wigram Productions is looking for dedicated interns year round. Company credits include Harry Potter 5-7 and Guardians of Ga'Hoole (in Production). Duties include office administration support, script/book reading, writing script coverage and treatments, researching potential source material. Located at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, CA, this is a great opportunity to get a firsthand look at feature film development and production. This is NOT an on-set internship. Please email resumes to Peter Eskelsen at peter.eskelsen@wbconsultant.com.

 

  • Think Tank Studios a division of Disney Interactive has 6-month full-time paid internships in Art, Game Design, Creative Writing, Marketing and Business. To apply email your resume to think.tank@distudios.net

     

  • AutoNetTV is Looking for Interns in the following areas:

     -Multimedia/Graphic Design - create graphics, animations and diagrams for insertion into the TV program content.

     -Broadcast/Video Production - provide production assistance in and out of the studio (camera operation, obtain b-roll footage, set up lights and audio equipment, review footage for post-production edits).

    For more information, or to apply, contact Brandon Storrs, AutoNetTV, 345 S. 500 E. American Fork, UT 84003, phone 801-642-3556, cell 801-717-7190, or via email: bstorrs@autonettv.com or Sean Whiffen at swhiffen@autonettv.com.

     

  • Imagine Learning is seeking an entry level video intern to assist them in the production and editing of a children's television show.  The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with green screen techniques as well as the ability to work independently or within a team environment. Requirements: Knowledge of Final Cut Pro (basic editing skills); Ability to meet tight deadlines; Creative thinking and problem-solving skills; Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under stress; Desire to learn new tasks and be challenged; Self-motivation; Ability to take direction; Attention to detail. To apply for this position send a cover letter and resume to: josh.cross@imaginelearning.com

 

  • DreamWorks Animation Production/Support Internships: Production interns are assigned to a specific department on an animated feature film. Support interns are assigned to specific departments such as animation  production management, accounting, business affairs, creative development, marketing, and post production. They also hire script writers and editors. Visit www.dreamworksanimation.com  (select Company - Careers - PDI/Dreamworks) to view current opportunities and how to apply or e-mail internships@dreamworksanimation.com

 

  • New Line Cinema's internship program offers an interesting and challenging work environment where students can learn how movies are made and gain hands-on experience related to their majors. All internships are unpaid and students must receive college credit to participate in our program (BYU has a current Internship Agreement with New Line Cinema). To view opportunities in New York or Los Angeles and to apply to the program, please visit http://www.newline.com/internships.html

 

 

  • Disney Internships: The Walt Disney Company offers many opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. The Disney College Program allows you to enjoy learning opportunities and perks awarded to Disney cast members. Disney Professional Internships are available in many different lines of business at the Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney Imagineering. Disney ImagiNations is a design competition created and sponsored by Walt Disney Imagineering to promote diversity. For more information on these program and current opportunities,  visit http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/students.html

 

  • Pixar offers paid internships in Animation, Technical Direction, Production Management, Story, Marketing, Engineering and Editorial. You must be in or have completed at least your Junior year of college, be a graduate student, or have graduated the year the internship commences. If you are a recent graduate interested in other positions at Pixar, please feel free to apply for a full time position or an internship. Visit www.pixar.com/companyinfo/jobs/index.html for a list of jobs and internships currently available and to read more information regarding Pixar's Internship program.

 

  • Paramount/DreamWorks Internships: For a current listing of all Paramount Pictures internships, including those at DreamWorks Feature Films, please visit: https://careers.paramount.com.

 

  • Are you interested in an internship with Discovery Channel or National Geographic Television? If so, contact Annalisa Corell, Internship Coordinator, at 422-4576 or annalisa_corell@byu.edu.

 

  • Pick up a few credits & help change the theatre world! New Play Project offers internships in playwriting, dramaturgy, directing, acting, theatre management, script promotions and more! For more information visit www.newplayproject.org or email them at newplayproject@gmail.com.

 

  • Decade Media (Provo/SLC), in partnership with Utah Valley-based Square Magazine, offers internships in the areas of film and video preproduction, production, postproduction, motion graphics, and podcasting. Due to the hands-on nature of this internship, you will be helping to produce excellent work that adheres to professional industry standards. The internship will provide you with valuable experience in managing client projects and working in tandem with others in a group environment. You will work under the supervision of a mentor and working along side staff as needed. The internship is unpaid, but may lead to freelance, part-time, or full-time hires. Please contact: Joseph Draschil at jdraschil@decademedia.com

 

 

Employment Opportunities

 

 

For more information on available internships or employment opportunities, please contact the department's internship coordinator:

Annalisa Corell
D-581 HFAC
Email: annalisa_corell@byu.edu 
Phone: (801) 422-4576

Experience/Internship Providers:
Please send proposed internship and job postings for review to:

E-mail: annalisa_corell@byu.edu
Fax: (801) 422-0654; Attn: Internship Office
Mail: Theatre and Media Arts Internship Office
Brigham Young University
D-581 HFAC
Provo, UT 84602

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