Internships
Internships provide students with opportunities to work on the cutting edge of their fields while obtaining course credit. Hundreds of businesses, organizations, and institutions in the metropolitan area, as well as those across the nation, cooperate in providing opportunities for BTMM students to work in relevant professional ways for course credit. For some examples of places BTMM students have interned, see the list towards the bottom of this page.
All BTMM Majors are required to complete either an internship or a practicum. If you choose an internship, please make sure that you complete all three of the steps below in the order given to ensure that you’ll be eligible to receive credit for the experience.
Follow these 3 steps to your internship:
STEP 1: Apply for Authorization to take the Internship Course
DEADLINES for semesters:
SUMMER: May 1, 2007
FALL: July 1, 2007
Applications (link) must be submitted to the BTMM Office in AH 205.
It’s important to note that the earlier you get your application in and are approved, the earlier you can secure your internship. It’s a competitive market, especially during the summer, so don’t wait until the deadline to apply for approval.
The requirements for admission are:
• Junior or Senior standing
• Completion of all BTMM core courses: 1011, 1021 and 1041
• A minimum 2.5 GPA in the major
• No outstanding incompletes
STEP 2: Secure a Position with an Organization (see suggestions below). All positions must be secured prior to the start of classes.
Each student is responsible for contacting organizations, setting up interviews and responding to offers.
The department does not contact potential internship sites for students. Students are encouraged to make use of the resources on this site and in the BTMM office for assistance in choosing potential host organizations.
Overseas internship placements are handled by our study abroad partners in their respective countries. For information on SCT Study Abroad programs, please visit: www.temple.edu/sct/study away.html
STEP 3: Register for the Internship – BTMM 4785 (391)
Students must complete Internship registration through the BTMM Office. Students will need to submit the following information at the time of registration:
• Name of the organization at which you’ll be serving your Internship
• Your internship supervisor’s:
- name
- email address
- fax and phone numbers
Please understand that these are policies, not suggestions or guidelines. These policies must be followed in order to participate in an internship.
If you have any questions about the program, its procedures or its requirements, please contact our Internship Coordinator, Dr. Betsy Leebron Tutelman at 215-204-2483, or e-mail betsy@temple.edu.
Why should I do an internship?
• You get on the job training.
• You have the opportunity to network with media professionals.
• You can test the position before you enter the job market.
• You can put the professional experience on your resume.
• BTMM majors are required to have an internship or practicum to graduate.
How can I find out about opportunities?
• There are several volumes in the BTMM office which you can peruse, or speak with Professor Leebron about possibilities.
• You can check the Philadelphia Creative Directory or The NATPE Station Guide (a list of television stations around the nation by market) for potential sites.
• There are many websites you can search for internships such as:
- www.monster.com
- www.wbjobs.com
- http://disney.go.com/DisneyCareers
- www.viacom.com/careers
See link to the right for the SCT Los Angeles summer internship.
Check below for more listings of internship possibilities.
What are the program's requirements?
• BTMM students must be of junior standing.
• You must complete the major core and have some coursework in the related area.
• You must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or have permission from the Internship Director.
How many credits is an internship?
• The maximum number of credits you can receive for an internship is 4, so for those wishing to do more than one, you can spread the credits out over two semesters. Credits relate to the number of hours on site. We recommend 15-20 hours for four credits.
How do I register for an internship?
• File an application in the BTMM office.
• Once you have been approved for the internship, you will need to fill out a drop/add slip.
What are the responsibilities of an intern?
• Set up a workable schedule with your supervisor and adhere to it. It is best to allocate two full days as opposed to five hours here and there.
• Keep a journal or e-mail it to the Director.
• Attend meetings on campus or e-mail the director every other week.
• Write two papers during the semester.
• You must meet with your site supervisor on a regular basis (there are two site evaluations).
Can I get credit for an internship I did last summer?
• No, there is no retroactive registration for the internship.
Can I do it during the summer and pay for it in the fall?
• No, for insurance reasons, you must be registered in the semester in which you are on site.
So what do I have to do? What are all the things I have to know to get my internship?
• Click here for a BTMM Internship Information Sheet (MS Word format)
• Click here for the BTMM Internship Application Form (in MS Word format)
What if I have more questions?
• Contact Professor Leebron: 215 204-5401 or betsy@temple.edu
Intern Placements 2007
Allied Advertising
ATV Ankara
Aurum recording Studio
B101 WBEB 101.1 FM
Baker Sound
Banyan Productions
Bar411.com
Big Bloc
Bilingual Task Force
Black Lily
Blair Television
Camden Riversharks
CBS 3
CBS3/CW Philly 57
Center City Film and Video
CES University
Comcast SportsNet
Creep Records
Elite Recording
Foundation Magazine
Fox 29
Flyers Production
Greater Philadelphia Film Office
Kaleidoscope Sound
Kawari Sound
Late Show with David Letterman
LS Fitness Studio
Maja Recording Studio
Mama's Boy Music
Media Bureau
MTV
MTV News
MTV Tr3s
MTV/VH1
mtvU
NBC 10
NBC 10 Marketing
NBC 10/10! Show
NFL Films
NFL Films Audio
Nickelodeon
Noisia Audio
Optimus Recording Studio
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Phantoms
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia Wings
Plan B Studios
Power99
Primitive World Production
Propulsion Media Labs
R5 Productions
Radio One
Radio One/WPHI
Radio Takeover
Respect Management
Ropeadope Records
Shooters Post & Transfer
Shore Bets Entertainment
Small World TV
Sony Urban A&R
Steve Rotfeld Productions
Studio 4
Take One Productions
THEO
Top Hat Film and Video
Trocadero
Unreal Marketing Solutions
WBRE Sports
WFIL/WNTP
WIOQ
Wired 96.5
WMGK
WMGM
WNBC-TV
WOGL 98.1 FM
WPEN
WPVI-TV 6ABC
WXPN
92.5 WXTU
WYBE Public Television
610 WIP
94.1 WYSP
Past Intern Placements
For additional internship sources, click on this link:
Selected Internship Links
Actors and Crew
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation
http://emmys.informz.net/emmys/archives/archive_256398.html
Banyan Productions
Big Talker 1210 financial radio program
Blair Television
City of Philadelphia Summer Internships
http://www.phila.gov/mdo/internshipApp.html
EntertainmentCareers.net
www.entertainmentcareers.net/
G. Cobb Sports Talk Productions
GaryCobb@aol.com
International Film and TV Production Resources
www.mandy.com/
JobHunt.com
Philly.com
Online Interns
jobhuntweb.viacom.com/jobhunt/main/internships.asp
Public Television Newsroom Internships
News 12 New Jersey
Lifetime TV
www.lifetimetv.com/about/internships.html
Independence Media MiND Television Internet Service
www.independencemedia.org
Film Festival Internships
Ropeadope Social Network Internships
Steve Rotfeld Productions
T. Howard Foundation Paid Internships for Women and Minorities
Top Hat Film and Video Productions
Internship Flyer
Turner Broadcasting
Variety Careers, Media and Entertainment Jobs Online
www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=variety_careers
Vault, Career Information
www.vault.com
Advertising Agencies
McLaughlin and Morgan Co.
www.mclandm.com
Phone: 215 571-3100
www.mclandm.com
Praxis Communications
www.praxisagency.com
Price Communications
www.pricecom.com
Radio Direct Response Advertising Agency
www.radiodirect.com
Schubert Communications
www.schubert.com
Shore Bets Agency
www.ShoreBets.com
Stream Marketing
www.streammktg.com/co-op/co-op.htm
Signature Communications
www.signatureteam.com
Graphic Design & Multimedia
Morningstar Multimedia
www.morningstarmultimedia.com/html/jobs.asp
Bowhaus Design
www.bowhausdesign.com
Radio Stations
Wired 96.5
WMGK Radio
www.wmgk.com/info/contact_us.shtml#INTERNS
Call: 610 667-8500 ext 2651/ Email: Mike McMonagle
WMMR Radio
www.wmmr.com/contact.shtml#MMRINTERNS
Call: 610 771-0933 ext. 4651 /
Email: tony@wmmr.com
WPEN Philly's Sports Radio 950
email: GOtto@sr950.com
WYSP Radio
www.94wysp.com/intern_info.php
Email: webmaster@wysp.com
POWER 99 FM
www.power99.com/internships.html
Recording Studios
Dancing Ferret Discs and Noir records
GeoSound Studios
www.geosound.org/home.htm
Indre Studios
www.indrestudios.com
Internship Email: Jennifer Echols
Phone: 215 463-3000
Maja Audio Group
Mama's Boys Music Production
Quadpain Media
www.quadpain.com
Ropeadope LLC
Sports Related Media Companies
American Hockey League
theahl.teamworkonline.com
Arena Football League/af2
http://arenafootball.teamworkonline.com
Atlanta Falcons (NFL)
http://atlantafalcons.teamworkonline.com
ATP/WTA Tour
http://protennisjobs.teamworkonline.com
Charlotte Bobcats (NBA)
http://charlotte.teamworkonline.com/
Cleveland Browns (NFL)http://browns.teamworkonline.com/
Comcast-Spectacor
http://comcast-spectacor.teamworkonline.com
DIRT MotorSports
http://dirtmotorsports.teamworkonline.com
ECHL and its Teams
http://echl.teamworkonline.com
Golden Baseball League
http://goldenbaseball.teamworkonline.com
Houston Texans (NFL)
http://texans.teamworkonline.com
Ignited Minds
http://ignitedminds.teamworkonline.com
ISC Motorsports
http://iscmotorsports.teamworkonline.com
Major Indoor Soccer League
http://misl.teamworkonline.com
MLB Teams
http://baseballjobs.teamworkonline.com
MLS and its Teams
http://mls.teamworkonline.com
Mandalay Sports and Entertainment
http://mandalay.teamworkonline.com
Memphis Grizzlies (NBA)
http://grizzlies.teamworkonline.com
National Lacrosse League
http://nll.teamworkonline.com
College Fanz Sports Network
other sports teams and leagues
http://nbateamjobs.teamworkonline.com
NFL Teams
http://footballjobs.teamworkonline.com
NHL and its Member Clubs
http://hockeyjobs.nhl.com
Pacific Coast League and its Teams
http://pclbaseball.teamworkonline.com
Palace Sports and Entertainment
http://palacenet.teamworkonline.com
Portland Trail Blazers (NBA)
http://blazers.teamworkonline.com
Silicon Valley Sports and Entertainmenthttp://svsejobs.teamworkonline.com
Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)
http://tampanhl.teamworkonline.com
U.S. National Governing Bodies
http://usngbjobs.teamworkonline.com
Velocity Sports and Entertainment
http://teamvelocity.teamworkonline.com
Video Production
POC Media
www.pocmedia.com
Executive Visions
www.executivevisions.com
Interactive Entertainment Concepts
www.interactiveparty.com
PBS Internships and Jobs
PBS offers employment opportunities in a variety of disciplines including communications, engineering, accounting, information technology, creative services, development, programming, interactive services and many other areas.
http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/pbs_internships.html
the Institute for Humane Studies
Print Journalism
IHS Journalism Internships provide a stipend, housing
allowance, and travel allowance. Interns are placed at daily
newspapers across the country and participate in an opening
career building workshop. The internship offers real
reporting assignments -- interns this summer averaged 30
clips. Applications are currently available online.
The deadline for early decision is November 1. For
more information, please visit www.theihs.org/journalism.
Broadcast Journalism
IHS Broadcast Journalism internships offer hands-on paid
internships at major media networks or news production
houses. Last year we sponsored internships at CNN in Atlanta,
ABC's "20/20" in Manhattan, and Fox News in Los Angeles,
among others. Spring, summer and fall placements are
available. For more information, please visit
www.TheIHS.org/broadcast.
Production
IHS Production Internships are expanding to include
placements in video game development in addition to feature
film, documentaries, and animation. Spring placements are
available in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and other
major media centers across the country. Past internship hosts
have included Warner Brothers, Focus Features, Big Mouth
Productions, and more. We consider applicants at all levels
of experience -- from extensive camera work and training in
Final Cut Pro to simply a general interest and desire to work
in the film and media industry. Find out more at
www.TheIHS.org/production.
Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
The Humane Studies Fellowships award up to $12,000 to
outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, including
the fields of law and journalism, who are exploring the
principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free
society through their academic work. Open to all students
pursuing a degree full-time in the 2008-2009 academic year.
The deadline to apply is December 31. www.TheIHS.org/hsf.