Internships at the Television Academy Foundation
Who We Are
For forty-five 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 forty 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
“My summer as an intern with the Television Academy Foundation was truly life changing. I learned so much, not only about entertainment, but about myself and who I want to become in this industry: a leader focused on bringing people together through storytelling.”
Audrey Wood
Agency, United Talent Agency
“Being able to listen so closely to active executives and development teams in the industry alone gave me so much growth when it comes to how I approach this industry. I am very excited to continue learning and working in entertainment, whether it be scripted or unscripted.”
Karina Lipe
Casting, Magical Elves
