Host an Intern

The RFMI program is designed to meet the specific needs of media employers by providing access to a pool of highly motivated CUNY students. Our interns are not just students; they are emerging professionals who have undergone comprehensive training to prepare them for the demands of a high-pressure industry.

What to Expect:

  • Verified Skills: Candidates have completed a curriculum focused on industry-relevant work-readiness.

  • Built-in Support: We provide ongoing support via a dedicated coordinator to help manage the internship and streamline the onboarding process.

  • Customized Referrals: We save you time by vetting talent based on your specific needs, skill requirements, and project timelines.

Where Our Interns Have Worked:

From our partners:

“For nearly every film I’ve produced, I’ve turned to MediaMKRS for interns I can trust to be dedicated, quick-thinking, and ready to tackle the demands of a film set.”

— Jackie Schwartz, Producer

“Harbor has loved working with Reel Works Interns across Post-Production, Talent, Marketing, and Live Action. Each intern brings talent, drive, and fresh perspective — and MediaMKRS ensures they’re ready and supported. Highly recommend hiring a Reel Works Intern!”

— Olive Burke, Vice President, Recruiting Director at Harbor

Host an Intern: How It Works

  • Whether your company has a structured internship program or not, the MediaMKRS RFMI team will work with your hiring managers to create a job description and determine the skills you require in a candidate. We’ll work with your calendar as well as your staffing needs to provide candidates year-round.

  • Reel Futures Media Interns are college students who have completed comprehensive work-readiness training and are eager to contribute to your team. These emerging professionals are equipped with both technical skills and industry-recognized MediaMKRS Badges, digital credentials that demonstrate mastery of essential workplace competencies.

    • We make it easy to find the right intern for your organization. Our team curates a list of candidates based on your needs, availability, and interest. You'll receive a streamlined spreadsheet with qualified applicants ready to bring fresh talent and energy to your projects.

    • Fair pay is a core value of our program. No one should have to work for free anymore to get a start in media—and most of our students couldn’t afford to. We ask all host sites to pay interns at least the NYC minimum wage or work with us to create a sliding-scale model that helps offset the cost. If direct payment isn’t feasible, we can subsidize intern salaries, but we ask our partners to invest in our mission in other meaningful ways—whether that’s providing mentorship, donating equipment or space, or hosting students for a career tour. 

    By hosting a Reel Futures Media Intern, you’re not only gaining motivated talent—you’re investing in the future of a more equitable and inclusive media industry.

  • MediaMKRS provides ongoing, individualized support throughout the internship experience. Our team checks in regularly with both the intern and their supervisor to ensure alignment, address any challenges, and support a successful placement.

    At the conclusion of the internship, we’ll gather feedback from your team to evaluate outcomes, celebrate successes, and identify opportunities for improvement. Our goal is to build a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership that grows with your talent needs.  Potential host sites are reviewed on a regular basis.

Bring fresh talent to your team — apply to host a Reel Futures Media Intern today!

Potential host sites are reviewed regularly. Ready to get started? Email info@mediamkrs.org with “Host an Intern” in the subject line.