Reel Futures Media Interns
Through work readiness training and on-the-job experience, MediaMKRS Reel Futures Media Interns gain confidence, expand their professional networks and identify pathways to careers.
68% of talent professionals say the main way they assess soft skills are by picking up on social cues in interviews.
The problem is that these perceptions aren’t predictive, and worse, they’re often unconsciously biased.
— Source: Global Talent trends 2019
Reel Futures Media Interns engage in sequential-paid internships and complete 36 hours of work readiness training - acquiring the skills that will accelerate them toward successful careers.
Reel Futures Media Interns earn MediaMKRS Badges, digital credentials which display employability skills that are industry-backed and align with national work readiness competencies.
Internship Coordinators use the MediaMKRS Career Dialogue assessment designed with the Workplace Center at Columbia School of Social Work.
Eligibility Requirements
MediaMKRS Reel Futures Media Interns must meet the below requirements:
Be either a CUNY student who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate credit-bearing program or alumni of Reel Works
Interested in pursuing a career in the media industry
Eligible to work in the United States
Applications are closed.
Check back in Fall 2025.
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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