Reel Futures Media Interns

Reel Futures Media Interns connects college students with paid, real-world media experiences, work readiness training, and industry networking — all to launch their careers with confidence.

As a Reel Futures Media Intern, students:

  • Gain hands-on skills in Scripted & Unscripted Production, Post-Production, or Advertising/Marketing

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

  • Grow their confidence, expand their network, and join a supportive community of peers and mentors 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