Still determined to find the perfect summer internship early? Applying for internships may not seem like your first priority during winter break, but getting the applications out of the way before the New Year will be well worth it. Check out these summer internship opportunities in journalism, public relations, marketing, music, production, digital media, and fashion that you can apply for right now, and whose deadlines are coming up!
1. EQAL
What: Social Media
Who: All college students
Where: Sherman Oak, CA
Deadline: Rolling basis
About: Interns gain experience in advertising, marketing and web development. The program requires 15 hours per week and is unpaid. Students must be able to receive college credit.
Where to apply: seth@eqal.com
2. MTV Networks
What: Advertising Sales
Who:College students entering their junior or senior year
Where: Chicago, IL
Deadline:Applications accepted from January 1, 2011 to April 1, 2011
About: Interns help with ad sales in the Midwest for networks including MTV, VH1, CMT, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Comedy Central. The program is 10 weeks and 16 hours per week. Students must be able to receive college credit.
Where to apply: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=MTVNETWORKS&cws=6
3. Nickelodeon Virtual Worlds Group Internship Program
What: Gaming industry
Who: College students entering their junior or senior year
Where: Glendale, CA
Deadline: Rolling basis
About: Interns participate in administrative tasks, product testing, research and reporting. They will be placed in various departments including web development, market research, technology, production and more. The program is a full time 10-week program, two full days per week. Students must be able to receive college credit.
Where to apply:Send resume, cover letter, semester you are applying for, available days and area of interest to VWGINTERNSHIP@NICK.COM
For more information: http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/glendale-ca-internship/
4. Nickelodeon Animation Studio Internship Program
What: Production/post production
Who: College students entering their junior and senior year
Where: Burbank, CA
Deadline: Applications accepted from January 1, 2011 to April 1, 2011
About: Interns are placed in a variety of departments ranging form production/post production, development, human resources, casting, administration/special events, business and legal affairs. The program is 10 weeks with two full days a week. Students must be able to receive college credit.
Where to apply: Email internships@nick.com with your resume, cover letter, available semester and days and departments of interest.
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5. CMT/MTV Networks Internship Program
What: Marketing
Who: College students entering their junior and senior year
Where: Nashville, TN
Deadline: Rolling basis
About: Interns work in a variety of departments from promotions, CMT radio, consumer marketing, production management, and cmt.com. The program is 10 weeks with two full days a week and is unpaid. Students must be able to receive college credit.
Where to apply: Mail completed application to CMT/MTV Networks-Nashville Internship Program 330 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37201
For more information visit http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/nashville-tn-internship/
6. Conan on TBS Internship
What: Production
Who: College students entering their junior and senior year
Where: Los Angeles, CA
Deadline: Rolling basis
About: Interns assist in daily tasks including talent, music, post-production, writing, research and editing. The program requires three days per week. Students must be able to receive college credit.
Where to apply: http://www.internqueen.com/content/Internships/conan-tbs-internship-summer-2011
7. Time Inc. Summer Internship (Editorial)
What: Journalism
Who: College students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
Where: New York City
Deadline: January 14, 2011
About: Interns have the opportunity to research, fact-check and report. The program is nine weeks, full time, starting in the beginning of June and is paid.
Where to apply: http://www.hr.timeinc.com/CampusRecruiting/campus/cr_summer_intern_edit.htm
8. Marie Claire Internship
What: Fashion
Who: College students
Where: New York City
Deadline: Rolling basis
About: Interns work with the Senior Market Editor and have previous experience. The program requires three to five days per week and is unpaid. Students must be able to receive college credit.
Where to apply: http://www.internqueen.com/content/Internships/marie-claire-fashion-department-internship-summer-2011
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9. Warner Music Group
What: Music
Who: College students
Where: Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York City
Deadline: Rolling basis
About: Interns get industry experience while working in a variety of departments. Must be able to credit. The program is 15 hours per week and unpaid.
Where to apply: http://www.wmg.com/internshipapplication
10. RFB Communications Groups
What: Public relations
Who: College students with majors in public relations, communications or English.
Where:Tampa, FL
Deadline: Rolling basis
About: PR interns will work media kits, editorial calendars, pitches, press releases, online updates and administrative duties. The program is 15 hours per week and is unpaid. Students must be able to receive college credit.
Where to apply: Send email and cover letter to adossantos@rfbcommunications.com
Sources
www.internqueen.com
www.wmg.com
www.rfbcommunications.com
www.mtvnetworkscareers.com
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=MTVNETWORKS&cws=6
http://www.hr.timeinc.com/CampusRecruiting/campus/cr_summer_intern.htm
Seth Jacobs, seth@eqal.com