Frequently Asked Questions
For Employers:
How do I join the MediaMKRS Advisory Council?
To inquire about joining the MediaMKRS Advisory Council please email info@reelworks.org with the Subject “Advisory Council” and we will get back to you with more information.
How can I volunteer?
As much as possible we like to engage companies and independent filmmakers as volunteers within our program. There are several ways to get involved. Please visit the employee engagement page for more information.
What are the advantages of hiring a MediaMKRS participant?
MediaMKRS students are a selective group of passionate rising media professionals that will bring a fresh perspective to your organization or production. All MediaMKRS participants receive Work Readiness Training to provide them with important soft skills needed in professional environments. Students and supervisors also have the support of MediaMKRS staff through the work placement.
As an internship supervisor, you are helping to shape the path of upcoming media professionals. Internships are a crucial part of career development and by providing an internship you are helping a student gain access to a career they are passionate about.
How do I hire a MediaMKRS intern?
If you are an employer with an existing internship program, please email us at info@reelworks.org with the Subject “Hire an Intern.”
MediaMKRS staff will then reach out to set up a meeting to learn more about your intern needs and determine how we can best work together.
We share the job description with our students. The job description should include a brief summary of the role, responsibilities, and required skills for a successful internship.
MediaMKRS will connect you to candidates for you to interview and decide which students you would like to work with.
Once an intern has been hired, you can work directly with the intern to set schedules and work expectations. An internship coordinator will be assigned to support the placement.
I don’t have an internship program at my company, can MediaMKRS help?
Yes, we have successfully launched internship programs with our company partners. Send us an email at info@reelworks.org and we will set up a call to learn more.
What is the process to hire a PA?
Email info@mediamkrs.org and we can connect you to our roster of Production Assistants. We are happy to support both short and long-term PA gigs.
What does the typical work schedule look like and how long is the program?
MediaMKRS is very flexible with our work experiences. Each student is expected to complete 120 hours of internship time per level of the program. These 120 hours can be allocated as you and your intern see fit. Work experiences can be a series of on-set experiences or a scheduled internship. We are very open to working with a variety of different opportunities such as freelancers who work on a project basis, one-off Production Assistant gigs, and scheduled internship programs. We are open to any days or times of the week as well.
As a supervisor, will I receive backup support from MediaMKRS staff?
MediaMKRS staff is available to help from recruitment through internship completion. We are happy to aid in communicating with interns to provide feedback and troubleshoot throughout the internship experience.
For Students:
Am I eligible to participate in a MediaMKRS Program?
For those interested in our Reel Futures Media Interns program, you must be a Reel Works student or alumni or enrolled in a CUNY undergraduate program and will be enrolled in a CUNY undergraduate program for at least two more semesters.
For those interested in our Job Training programs, you must be available for immediate full-time work. Each Job Training has different requirements, so please refer to the Job Training page of your interest.
If I’m a CUNY student, do I have to be enrolled full-time to be a part of this program?
No. However, you do need to be enrolled in a credit-bearing CUNY program.
Are graduating seniors eligible for the MediaMKRS program?
Graduating seniors are not eligible for the MediaMKRS Reel Futures Media Interns program, however, they are encouraged to apply for any of the job-training and apprentice programs.
How long do participants usually need to complete the MediaMKRS Reel Futures Media Interns program?
Participants typically take 2-3 years to complete the program.
Do I need prior media experience to be eligible for the MediaMKRS Reel Futures Media Interns program?
No media experience is necessary.
Do I lose my MediaMKRS Badges (digital credentials) if I transfer, change my enrollment status or graduate? MediaMKRS badges live digitally will remain connected to your profile indefinitely after earned.
Are MediaMKRS Digital Badges credit-bearing?
MediaMKRS Digital Badges demonstrate the skill obtained outside of the classroom through work readiness classes and work experiences. While they are not credit-bearing at this time, CUNY students can be enrolled in an internship course and participate in the MediaMKRS Reel Futures Media Interns program.