Requirements:

You must meet the following requirements in order to qualify for college credit:
• Media Studies major or minor
• Junior or Senior standing
• Overall 3.0 GPA
You may do an internship for 3 credits or 6 credits. For 3 credits, you must fulfill 135 hours at your internship over the course of the semester. For 6 credits, the requirement is 270 hours. You may take a total of 9 credits in internship placements (only 3 may count toward the major).

In addition to spending time “on the job,” you will be required to write a 10-page research paper. For more information on the Media Studies internship program, click here.

Getting started:

To apply for a credited internship, you need to fill out Form A and return it to Prof. Einstein, Internship Director, in G-208A. Prof. Einstein will confirm your class standing and GPA.
You will also need a resume to apply for internships. If you need assistance with this, contact the Internship Director.

How to find an internship:

The Media Studies database contains over 450 internship opportunities. The database is password protected. In order to access the database, you must either apply for the Media Studies internship program (see above) or contact the Media Studies office at 718-997-2950.
If you still cannot find what you are looking for in the database, some media job websites are listed below:
http://www.entertainmentcareers.net
http://www.varietycareers.com
http://www.nyc.gov/html/film/pdf/reeljobs.pdf -- weekly updates on film and television production positions in New York City

Additional websites can be found by clicking here.

Once you have an internship:

Once you have an internship, contact the Internship Director, who will register you for credit. You cannot register yourself.

You will need to get a letter from your employer. Click here for the letter requirements.

At the end of your internship, your supervisor is required to complete an evaluation. Click here for that form.

If you need additional information, contact the Internship Director:
Mara Einstein, Ph.D.
G-208A
718-997-2976
mara_einstein@hotmail.com