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EMPLOYERS: LOOKING FOR STUDENT INTERNS, EMPLOYEES, OR VOLUNTEERS?

The Theatre and Media Arts Department welcomes you to submit your internship or job postings so we can share them with our students.

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ABOUT THEATRE & MEDIA ARTS INTERNSHIPS

Theatre and Media Arts students are encouraged to extend their learning beyond campus and participate in an internship. Due to the nature of Theatre and Film, it is hard for the department to have a program where we can place students since the industry is so project-based. Because of this, the department tries hard to inform students of internship opportunities that specifically request BYU Students. You can find these opportunities posted daily on the following online boards:

Media Arts Internships, Jobs, and Opportunities Board
Theatre Internships, Jobs, and Opportunities Board

More internship/job resources are located at the bottom of this page.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The University does not accept retroactive internship work for credit. You need to sign up for credit before you start your internship experience.

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Internship Master Agreement

This form is to be signed by your internship provider if they have never had a BYU intern in the past.
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TMA INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR

KYLE STAPLEY

kyle_stapley@byu.edu

Click Here to set up an appointment

INTERNSHIP CREDIT PROCESS

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STEP 1:


SECURE YOUR INTERNSHIP
Search and Apply for internships. If you need help researching internships, don’t hesitate to contact your area Internship Coordinator. Some resources are also provided at the bottom of this page. Most internships require you apply months in advance, so planning is key. Once you secure an internship move to the next step.
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MEET WITH YOUR TMA INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR
They will go over TMA’s internship requirements and guide you through the rest of the application process. Set up a meeting here: calendly.com/kylestapley
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GET YOUR INTERNSHIP APPROVED
Fill out the information in the TMA internship packet and review it with your Faculty Advisor as well as your supervisor at your internship.
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COMPLETE THE UNIVERSITY INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
You can find the University Student Internship Application at experience.byu.edu/do-the-application (Click on Internship Application)
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ARE YOU AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT?

Meet with your department Internship Coordinator as soon as possible as there are extra steps for international student internships.
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RETURN ALL SIGNED DOCUMENTS
Return the TMA internship packet to your internship coordinator. Once it is received and approved by the department and University, you will be added to the internship class
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TMA INTERNSHIP PACKET

Click here to download the TMA Internship Packet. This packet is required as part of the Internship Application Process. For more information, please meet with the department Internship Coordinator.

Download Packet

Media Arts Internship Resources
Theatre Internship Resources
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Tips and Other Internship Information

MEDIA ARTS JOBS AND INTERNSHIP RESOURCES

Local Media Arts Jobs and Internships

Media Arts Jobs and Internships

Studios

Here is an excellent list of career resources from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences with workshops, internships, and career resources:
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Careers in Film Resources

BYU and other organizations offer additional resources and services to help jump-start your career.

SCREENWRITING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS


(Click Here for updated info on each program via the Writer's Guild Foundation)

UNIONS AND GUILDS

INTERNSHIP DATABASES

MEDIA ARTS INTERNSHIP DATABASE

The Media Arts Internship Database contains businesses within the film, animation, and digital media industries that offer internship programs. This database is updated regularly as information becomes available. Students are encouraged to use this valuable tool while searching for a quality internship experience.

Download Media Arts Internship Database

THEATRE JOBS AND INTERNSHIP RESOURCES

Local Theatre Jobs and Internships

National Theatre Jobs and Internships

BYU and other organizations offer additional resources and services to help jump-start your career.

THEATRE INTERNSHIP DATABASE


The Theatre Internship Database contains theatre groups and businesses that offer internship programs. This database is updated as information becomes available. Students are encouraged to use this valuable tool while searching for a quality internship experience.

Download Theatre Internship Database

TIPS ON USING THE DATABASE (EXCEL SPREADSHEET FORMAT)

The current database exists in spreadsheet format. To search for specific words:

  1. Open the Find utility (Toolbar-Edit-Find or command key +F on a Mac or CTRL +F on a PC)
  2. Enter a keyword into the Find what field within the pop-up window
  3. Click Find Next or press Enter on your keyboard to search for a keyword

EVERYWHERE

LOS ANGELES AREA

SAN FRANCISCO/BAY AREA

NEW YORK

SALT LAKE CITY

TIPS FOR FINDING AN INTERNSHIP

  • Do some preliminary research. Write down what you want in your ideal internship: geography/location, industry, hours per week, pay, etc.
  • Meet with your department internship coordinator to discuss your options for internships.
  • Set up “info interviews” with potential employers-find out what kind of internships are available in your field and what employers are looking for.
  • Visit Web sites that list job and internship opportunities (ie. state job boards, indeed.com).
  • Remember that every internship could lead to full-time employment. Gaining related experience now will give you a step up on the competition later.

SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:

  • What’s unique about you?
  • What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
  • What did you enjoy the most about your university studies?
  • Describe a major problem that you had in school and how you solved it.
  • Tell us about three accomplishments you are proud of.
  • Have you ever had any failures?
  • Describe your ideal job.
  • Why do you feel we should hire you for this position?

For more tips and resources, visit University Career Services.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. The student’s first responsibility is to ensure that they have met all of the department’s prerequisites before seeking and obtaining an internship. Most students locate internships through their department’s internship office or on their own by pursuing a course of action similar to that of a job search. Once the student has secured an internship, he or she is responsible for contacting the department coordinator to initiate proper paperwork for the internship process.
  2. While completing the internship, you must remember that you represent BYU and the Theatre and Media Arts Department. All standards applicable to resident students at BYU are expected of you during your entire duration as a student whether on or off the campus. Your conduct and performance is critical to our program and our continued relationship with experience/internship provider. Remember, employment may be established through the internship experience.
  3. Tuition for the internship will be charged on a per credit basis.