Host An Intern
How it Works MediaMKRS provides hands-on support to ensure every internship is successful—for both the host site and the intern.
Why We Do It We are deeply committed to advancing equity in the media industry. Our interns reflect the diversity of New York City, and we seek host sites that are equally committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments where all young people can thrive.
Who Are the Interns We work with both high school through our partner Career and Technical Education schools and college students, depending on your team’s needs. College interns typically arrive with more advanced technical skills and career clarity, while high school interns bring fresh curiosity, adaptability, and a strong foundation of work-readiness.
Define the Opportunity
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.
Ongoing Support & Assessment
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.
Pre-Screen Interns
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.
“For almost every single film I’ve produced, I’ve gone to MediaMKRS for interns, as I trust they’ll be sending me folks who are extremely dedicated, quick-thinking, helpful, and willing to learn and take on all the challenges a film set presents.”
- Jackie Schwartz, Producer
