Entertainment, Media, Music, Sports

Entertainment, TV, media, film, and sports internships are very competitive. Studio, agency, or company websites are among the best resources for finding internships. While you may apply online, you will significantly increase your likelihood of success by networking with alumni in the industry through informational interviews or other points of contact. It is extremely common for recent graduates to pursue For those interested in the entertainment industry, the alumni-created and run Harvardwood is extremely helpful.

The path to a full-time opportunity in entertainment isn’t always straightforward. The business side has a few structured opportunities with well-defined application procedures and requirements like the NFL Rotational Program or the NBCUniversal Page Program. Most other opportunities hire on a just-in-time basis. When a position posts online apply immediately as opportunities are competitive; by the time a job posts externally, there may already be several internal candidates. Entertainment is generally considered an “apprenticeship” industry, and many people start out with post-graduate internships or as assistants. Your title is not as important as finding a role that will allow you to build industry relationships. For this reason, talent agencies such as Creative Artists Agency, United Talent Agency, and WME provide an excellent environment to launch a career in entertainment.

Entry-level opportunities in entertainment, TV, media, film, and sports are accessible with an undergraduate liberal arts degree. For specialized areas, postgraduate programs, such as an MBA, can provide valuable industry knowledge and contacts. Once you have your foot in the door, advancing within an organization may require advanced business and/or other training combined with practical experience.