Internships at the Television Academy Foundation
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Who We Are
For 45 years, the Television Academy Foundation Internship Program has provided employment pathways into the television industry and launched the careers of prominent writers, producers, directors, executives, and Emmy winners.
Program winners join the Foundation's illustrious alumni network and are given exclusive access to events, networking opportunities, and more.
Our Internships
The Foundation offers hands-on learning experiences with professionals at the top of their game in the television industry. Television Academy Foundation interns are placed at studios, networks, and production companies across the entertainment industry where they receive direct mentorship and access to industry practices, processes, and opportunities for professional networking.
The Television Academy Foundation Internship Program
The Television Academy Foundation's general program offers year-round experiential learning opportunities in Spring, Summer, and Fall for students interested in exploring all facets of the entertainment industry.
Our Host Companies
Television Academy Foundation interns have been placed at studios, networks, and production companies across the industry.
Our Alumni
The Television Academy Foundation is proud to have jump-started and supported the careers of leading executives, directors, producers, and Emmy winners over the course of the last 40 years. Click here to see where some of our successful alumni have gone!
Our Supporters
The Television Academy Foundation Internship Program is generously supported by The Robert M. Bennett and Marjie Bennett Family Foundation, Disney Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery and The Mozilla Foundation.
The Foundation also extends its sincere appreciation to the following donors for their transformative support in endowing key programs, ensuring their impact for years to come:
The Robert M. and Marjie Bennett Foundation for endowing the Bob Bennett Future Leaders Program. The Dick Wolf Family Foundation for endowing the Dick Wolf Foster Youth Internship.
We also extend our gratitude to the founding supporters of our Getting Real: Unscripted Internship: Cris Abrego, Jon Murray, Stephanie and Rasha Drachkovitch, Jim Berger, and Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey.
Inspired to create a permanent legacy? We would be honored to speak with you about establishing an endowed fund or including the Foundation in your estate plans. For more information, please contact Anne Vasquez, Executive Director, at vasquez@televisionacademy.com.
Testimonials
“The Television Academy Foundation internship is the best way to break into the industry. There is no shortage of people you can meet or opportunities that can come from this experience. A life can truly be forever changed through this program.”
Kayden-Harmony Greenstein
Development – Unscripted, ABC/Hulu (Walt Disney Television)
“This internship wasn't just an amazing experience, it was transformative. It allowed me to gain hands-on experience in my future working environment while establishing my skills in the News Industry. This experience is once-in-a-lifetime and I will remember it for the rest of my life!”
Logan Galarza
News: Broadcast, KACB7
“The Television Academy Foundation set me up for such a strong trajectory in the TV industry with such intentional mentorship, learning, and network opportunities. They are truly investing in the future of television by building up and supporting our growing voices.”
Isabelle Liang
Casting, Betty Mae Inc. Development: Scripted Series, Shondaland