Reel Futures Media Interns

Reel Futures Media Interns offers paid work-based learning experiences, work readiness training, and networking opportunities to college students to explore media careers and develop the skills needed to succeed in the industry.

Reel Future Media Interns have:

  • Gain confidence, grow their professional networks, and build real-world skills in Scripted & Unscripted Production, Post-Production, or Advertising/Marketing.

  • Earn industry-backed MediaMKRS Badges, that showcase key employability and work readiness skills.

  • Join a community of peers and mentors who support their growth in media and entertainment.

Applicants from the following organizations receive primary consideration for the Reel Futures Media Interns program:

Students enrolled in other CUNY colleges can apply and/or email info@mediamkrs.org to learn more. 

How to Apply

  • Applicants must meet the following requirements: 

    • Be either a CUNY student or a Reel Works After-school graduate who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate credit-bearing program

    • Interested in pursuing a career in the media industry in the areas of Production (Scripted), Production (Unscripted), Post-Production, Advertising/Marketing

    • Legally eligible to work in the United States 

    • Must reside within commuting distance to NYC. Proof of residency will be required.

  • All applicants must attend one mandatory hour-long info session to receive an application.

    No upcoming info session, please sign up for the outreach list.

  • Applications are closed. Please join the outreach list to be notified when future cohorts return.

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The Impact

 

”[MediaMKRS] was such an amazing experience for me to explore the film industry and go to all the different studios and get hands on in order to see what I want to do...it really solidified my passion for film.”

— Kaydin Chappel, 2024

“ 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