Each applicant will need to create an online application for consideration. Please read Rules & Eligibility for details.
Required Materials for Application: *
Personal Statement (300-400 words maximum) discussing the specific reasons for your choice of category, what identifies you as unique, how television has influenced your life, and what you are hoping to contribute and get out of this internship.
Note: Getting Real: Unscripted: 750 words maximum - (see below).Resume (Remove all photos and references)
Proof of Enrollment for the current semester/quarter (must include course list and number of units) i.e.; transcript with schedule or official letter from Registrar's Office. Note: All finalists must provide proof of enrollment for the specified internship term.
A letter of recommendation addressed to the Internship Committee. Professional references include any person who has had a supervisory role with you in the classroom, an internship, work, or project-based environment. Personal references will not be accepted. All letters MUST be signed and include an email address and/or phone number. No exceptions. Digital signatures are acceptable.
There are two ways to upload a letter of recommendation:You may send the link to the person providing your reference (aka referrer). They will receive an email with instructions for uploading directly into your application. A notification will be sent to you once the letter has been uploaded so you may go back in to submit your application for completion.
You may request the letter from the referrer directly so you may upload into the application platform yourself.
Either you or the referrer will need to fill out their contact information within the application.
We suggest following up with your referrer to make sure they received it and to ensure they are able to submit by the deadline. You will not be able to submit for completion until ALL materials have been uploaded.
Supplemental materials (ONLY as necessary when indicated by category).
NOTE: If a video link is required, it must be viewable without a password and uploaded via YouTube, Vimeo, or a publicly shared Dropbox folder. All work samples must be combined into one single reel, accessible with one link only. Link should not be directed to personal websites. Private videos, broken links, and samples requiring more than one link will result in automatic disqualification.
Getting Real: Unscripted additional requirements
Personal Statement (750 words maximum) discussing:
Your interest in the Getting Real: Unscripted category
How you became interested in the television industry
How your past professional, volunteer, and personal experiences make you qualified for this opportunity
Your personal commitment to diversity and inclusivity, including how this program will help you promote the voices and stories of underrepresented communities
Short writing sample (if available): Any reality/unscripted work sample(s) you have created and or produced.
Video link (if available): Any reality/unscripted work sample(s) you have created and or produced.
Failure to comply and submit all requested materials and/or any additional materials will result in automatic disqualification in every category.
All materials MUST COME through the application portal! Mail-in or emailed materials will NOT be accepted.
For questions or further information contact internsupport@televisionacademy.com.
Selection Process*
Television Academy voting members act as judges to determine the finalists in each category.
updated 11.06.24
