Talent agents and their agencies represent professional actors, writers, performers, musicians, cinematographers, and athletes, working as marketers and brokers in the entertainment industry. They work on behalf of their clients to promote and represent their interests and will typically handle most of the interactions between their clients and the employer. Previous interns have been hosted at Allegory Creative Management, and Abrams Artists Agency, among others.

What to Expect:

Interns in the Agency category will be placed at an agency for the representation of actors, directors, producers, writers, and/or cinematographers. Interns are exposed to a high-level overview of the agency environment and will shadow talent agents in their day-to-day work. Interns will learn how to manage heavy phone calls and communication, attend meetings, and handle other administrative responsibilities while learning the fundamentals of the talent agency business

What You Bring:

In addition to the qualifications for the Television Academy Foundation Internship program, the ideal candidate will have the following preferred qualifications:

• Liberal Arts or Business background

• Strong written, verbal, and social skills

• Ability to work and communicate well in a fast-paced environment and think on their feet

• Strong desire to enter an agency or entertainment management career path

Casting professionals identify performers that will bring shows to life. Casting directors must match performers with the artistic and business goals of a production while managing the audition process and reviewing headshots, demos, and reels. Casting directors are key to the pre-production process as they have the power to establish and develop a show's foundation. Previous interns have been hosted at such companies as Kim Coleman Casting, McNulty Casting, Inc. and Paramount.

What to Expect:
Casting interns will be placed in the production company or office of a scripted or unscripted casting director. Interns will be exposed to all facets of the casting process, and participate in research, scheduling, interviewing, and logging of auditions. Interns will learn how to manage heavy phone calls, virtual meeting coordination, and other clerical duties critical to the casting process.

What You Bring:
In addition to the requirements for the Television Academy Foundation Internship program, the ideal candidate will have the following preferred qualifications:

• Liberal Arts or Communication background

• An expressed interest in the human psyche

• Strong organizational, people, and social media skills

• Goal of pursuing a career in casting 

Development is the process of "developing" new television content. It is key to the creation of new shows; development executives work on developing content, from inception of an idea to its production. Their work encapsulates a multitude of responsibilities, from coming up with pitches, refining script drafts, creating pitch decks, and doing any other preparation of materials with the goal of selling a production. Previous interns have been placed at studios and production companies such as FX, Valhalla Entertainment, and other studios.

What to Expect:
Interns in Development - Scripted will be placed at a studio or production company developing content for television. Interns will receive an in-depth overview of development and production for scripted programming. They will observe and participate in the evaluation of scripted programming and movies for television, review literary materials, and be involved in the selection of writers and oversight of script development. Interns will also be responsible for writing coverage, assist the team with administrative duties, and assist with research projects. 

What You Bring:
In addition to the requirements for the Television Academy Foundation Internship program, the ideal candidate will have the following preferred qualifications:

• A background in Creative Writing, Literature, Theatre Arts, Liberal Arts, or Communication

• Standard office administration skill set (ability to work across Microsoft Office/Google Suite, draft email correspondence, conduct research)

• Attention to detail and effective note taker

• Desire to pursue a career in TV development and to learn about the business side of television pre-production

• Proven understanding of the competitive TV landscape

• A background using Airtable

Television editors are responsible for taking video footage and clips for a television show, documentary, or movie and cropping, blending, and syncing them together to produce a professional quality piece of work for the final version. Editors work closely with directors, producers, and camera operators to ensure the vision of the project is realized. Previous interns have been placed at companies such as Geiger Post, Ping Pong Productions, and others.

What to Expect:
Editing interns will be placed in a studio or production company. Interns will observe post-production of episodic, reality, variety, TV movie, and/or mini-series shows, and have exposure to film/tape non-linear, color correction, and motion graphics systems. They will also sit with editors and learn an overview of offline processes, online and color correction processes, and deliverables processes.

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 film and tape editing

• Basic knowledge of Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, and Adobe After Effects

• All applicants are required to upload a video link of work samples (no more than 5 minutes in total).

Television Production Management is the art of ensuring a production gets made on budget and on time. It is the craft of organizing the production and using resources creatively, whether that's sourcing props or managing the budget of a 22-episode series. A production manager is deeply involved in all stages of production, from pre- to post-production. Previous interns have been placed at companies such as Tremendous! Entertainment, Shondaland, and others.

What to Expect:
Production Management interns will be placed with a studio or production company working on either episodic or reality television production. Responsibilities may include organizing, scheduling, and budgeting of productions, as well as some production assistant and general office duties. Interns can expect to learn and understand the skill set needed to start a successful career in production management.

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 Film or TV, Business background is a plus

• Strong organization and communication skills

• Strong desire to pursue a career in TV production, specifically on the business side