Reel Futures Media Interns

Reel Futures Media Interns offers paid work-based learning experiences, work readiness training, and networking opportunities to college students to explore media careers and develop the skills needed to succeed in the industry. Graduates from the Reel Future Media Interns program have increased confidence, expanded professional networks, and have identified which career path they’d like to pursue. Reel Futures Media Interns earn MediaMKRS Badges, digital credentials that display employability skills that are industry-backed and align with national work readiness competencies.

Reel Futures Media Interns provides career exploration in the areas of:

  • Production (Scripted)

  • Production (Unscripted)

  • Post-Production 

  • Advertising/Marketing

Applicants from the following organizations receive primary consideration for the Reel Futures Media Interns program:

Students enrolled in other CUNY colleges can apply and/or email info@mediamkrs.org to learn more. 

How to Apply

  • Applicants must meet the following requirements: 

    • Be either a CUNY student or a Reel Works After-school graduate who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate credit-bearing program

    • Interested in pursuing a career in the media industry in the areas of Production (Scripted), Production (Unscripted), Post-Production, Advertising/Marketing

    • Legally eligible to work in the United States 

    • Must reside within commuting distance to NYC. Proof of residency will be required.

  • All applicants must attend one mandatory hour-long info session to receive an application.

    No upcoming info session, please sign up for the outreach list.

  • Applications are closed. Please join the outreach list to be notified when future cohorts return.

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The Impact

 

“The MediaMKRS classes have really helped me develop strong interpersonal skills, which I feel is essential for any career path you wish to pursue. At a time where everything is remote, it’s hard to work on your communication skills, so I’d like to thank the MediaMKRS program for engaging students, like me, in activities which help to enhance these skills."

— Nafisa Hasan 2021

 

The HBO PA training program has afforded me the opportunity to work at major media companies. It has enormously benefitted my professional development.

— Courteney, HBO PA Bootcamp graduate

“ I found that I wanted to do sales after taking the Cinetic Arts and Commerce Course....this is what I want to do for sure." "They helped me realize this is perfect...I knew I wanted to do sales and media now I discovered this is the perfect intersection of being a film sales agent.”

— Lizbeth Luna, 2021

 

“I thank all of the people with MediaMKRS for helping me with this opportunity and the necessary training that has prepared me for the time to come.”

— Diani Drake 2021