Off-Campus Internship Sites
UCSD Communication students have secured internships with these companies in the recent past:
ABC
Website: https://abc7.com/jobs-internships-kabc-tv-los-angeles/31314/
Internship Description: ABC7 has a variety of internship opportunities available year-round to currently enrolled college students pursuing careers in TV/Broadcasting and other related fields.
Internship Description: ABC7 has a variety of internship opportunities available year-round to currently enrolled college students pursuing careers in TV/Broadcasting and other related fields.
Our internship program is designed to provide students with an educational experience that complements their academic studies and provides an opportunity to observe and participate in the daily work and operation of the television station. The objective is to enhance the student's understanding of the broadcasting business and to reinforce their desire to further pursue a career in broadcasting.
To apply for an internship with ABC7, visit disneycareers.com and enter KABC-TV in the search box.
Blizzard Entertainment
Website: https://careers.blizzard.com/global/en/earlycareers
Internship Description: Blizzard Entertainment was founded in 1991 by three new college graduates looking to build a future doing something they were extremely passionate about. If you're looking for an exciting internship, this could be the place for you!
Spend your summer in gaming! Receive an unparalleled experience working full-time at Blizzard Entertainment. Our internships are fully paid, and we’ll arm you with everything you need to grow professionally and contribute from day one.
Applications for summer internships are open from September through January.of May - September. Internship opportunities vary from year to year but often include game development such as: 3D art, animation, programming, design, production, and quality assurance.
Internship Description: Blizzard Entertainment was founded in 1991 by three new college graduates looking to build a future doing something they were extremely passionate about. If you're looking for an exciting internship, this could be the place for you!
Spend your summer in gaming! Receive an unparalleled experience working full-time at Blizzard Entertainment. Our internships are fully paid, and we’ll arm you with everything you need to grow professionally and contribute from day one.
Applications for summer internships are open from September through January.of May - September. Internship opportunities vary from year to year but often include game development such as: 3D art, animation, programming, design, production, and quality assurance.
Bunim/Murray Productions
Website: http://www.bunim-murray.com/internships/
Internship Description: At Bunim Murray Productions, it’s our goal to mentor future editors, storytellers, strategic thinkers and technological minds. We’ll give you the opportunity to shadow and learn directly from people who live your dream every day.
Internship Description: At Bunim Murray Productions, it’s our goal to mentor future editors, storytellers, strategic thinkers and technological minds. We’ll give you the opportunity to shadow and learn directly from people who live your dream every day.
We offer a paid internship program specific to post production. Each intern is assigned to a single show and will be exposed to all aspects of our post production process.
Electronic Arts
Website: https://www.ea.com/careers/students
Internship Description: EA's internship will allow students to work alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. From day one as an intern, students will be embedded in their role. Students won’t be working on an “intern” project; students will work on a real EA project. Students will be in-the-trenches, all-hands-on-deck environment where visionaries mentor visionaries and everyone has a voice.
Internship Description: EA's internship will allow students to work alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. From day one as an intern, students will be embedded in their role. Students won’t be working on an “intern” project; students will work on a real EA project. Students will be in-the-trenches, all-hands-on-deck environment where visionaries mentor visionaries and everyone has a voice.
Warner Bros. / Discovery Communications
Website: https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/wbd-internships-early-careers
Internship Description: Warner Bros. Discovery has an award-winning, global early talent program providing students with paid learning opportunities to experience firsthand what it's like to work with the best talent in the industry. Opportunities range from technology, design, distribution, marketing, publicity, development, production, news, games, and animation, to corporate functions such as finance, legal, human resources, and more!
Whether you’re currently enrolled in a university, seeking alternative opportunities to a formal education, or looking for an entry-level role, we have the program for you! We offer several early talent programs: our global corporate internship program, global tech & games internship program, apprenticeships, and early career programs supporting our brands and businesses. These programs are designed to nurture students both professionally and personally through high-quality, thoughtful programming like executive speaker sessions, mentorship, networking events, and professional development seminars.
Paramount / CBS / Viacom
Website: https://www.paramount.com/careers/internships
Internship Description: Paramount is an expansive company with something for every skillset. Some of our departments include: Business Development, Communications/PR, Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Production, Research, Advertising and Technology.
Internship Description: Paramount is an expansive company with something for every skillset. Some of our departments include: Business Development, Communications/PR, Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Production, Research, Advertising and Technology.
In addition to hands-on experience, our programs include networking, mentorship, speaker sessions, career development workshops, visibility to top industry executives, and more.
ESPN
Website: https://support.espn.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039549171-Internships
Internship Description: ESPN’s internship is filled with cool experiences and learning opportunities. Students will work directly with some of the biggest names in the industry, have access to our Speaker Series and see their projects come to life out in the world. If you're of Junior or Senior status in college, then you're eligible! All info available at http://espncareers.com. Search "internships".
Internship Description: ESPN’s internship is filled with cool experiences and learning opportunities. Students will work directly with some of the biggest names in the industry, have access to our Speaker Series and see their projects come to life out in the world. If you're of Junior or Senior status in college, then you're eligible! All info available at http://espncareers.com. Search "internships".
FOX Internship Program
Website: https://www.foxcareers.com/Internships
Internship Description: FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry’s brightest talent. The FOX Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity for you to gain practical experience while interning for one of the biggest media and entertainment companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects, which provides valuable work experience and leadership skills.
Internship Description: FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry’s brightest talent. The FOX Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity for you to gain practical experience while interning for one of the biggest media and entertainment companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects, which provides valuable work experience and leadership skills.
FOX offers internships each year within all of our brands, including various divisions and departments including News, Sports and Entertainment.
HBO
Website: https://careers.wbd.com/hbo-jobs
Internship Description: HBO offers talented and ambitious undergraduate students the opportunity to work in multiple areas of their business. The Internship Program is designed to expose students to HBO’s exciting business and iconic brand.
Internship Description: HBO offers talented and ambitious undergraduate students the opportunity to work in multiple areas of their business. The Internship Program is designed to expose students to HBO’s exciting business and iconic brand.
Marvel Entertainment
Website: http://marvel.com/corporate/interns/
Internship Description: Please check our postings on Disney’s Career Portal for available internship opportunities. Marvel's Internship Program is offered to students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Internships run year-round on a semester-to-semester basis (Fall, Spring and Summer).
Internship Description: Please check our postings on Disney’s Career Portal for available internship opportunities. Marvel's Internship Program is offered to students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Internships run year-round on a semester-to-semester basis (Fall, Spring and Summer).
Marvel offers several different kinds of internships, including some you wouldn't expect. We need many different departments to keep this ship going full steam ahead, and we encourage students to apply to more than one department if they feel they have the skills that fit the bill.
PBS SoCal
Website: https://www.pbssocal.org/about/careers#internships
Internship Description: PMGSC is excited to offer an internship program designed for college students seeking to learn about public media and obtain college credits. This program will provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable exposure to areas of business that support PMGSC mission, goals, and objectives. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for public media and want to learn and experience elements of the broadcast communications industry. Individuals who participate in our program will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our organization. We currently offer internship sessions during the fall, spring, and summer semester.
Internship Description: PMGSC is excited to offer an internship program designed for college students seeking to learn about public media and obtain college credits. This program will provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable exposure to areas of business that support PMGSC mission, goals, and objectives. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for public media and want to learn and experience elements of the broadcast communications industry. Individuals who participate in our program will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our organization. We currently offer internship sessions during the fall, spring, and summer semester.
NBC Universal
Website: https://www.nbcunicareers.com/internships
Internship Description: The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are ready to bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day. Be the first to know when our next cycle of applications open by following us on Instagram @nbcu_interns.
Internship Description: The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are ready to bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day. Be the first to know when our next cycle of applications open by following us on Instagram @nbcu_interns.
PlayStation Internship Program
Website: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/corporate/playstation-careers/
Internship Description: Begin your next greatest adventure with SIE’s internship program! We provide our interns a 12-week paid, hands-on experience that enables them to push the boundaries of play in a dynamic, creative and supportive environment.
Sony Pictures
Website: https://www.sonypicturesjobs.com/internships
Internship Description: Through our Emerging Talent Programs, you’ll work on teams that help engage audiences around the globe. Join us in one of these seasonal, paid assignments and contribute to real-world impactful projects as you build your experience, develop your skills and connect with great people.
Walt Disney Company
Website: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/professional-internships
Internship Description: Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study. Imagine building upon the skills you've learned in the classroom within a family of legendary brands passionate about creating world-class experiences on a global scale. Now, imagine yourself in a paid Disney Internship.
Warner Bros.
Website: https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/wbd-internships-early-careers
Internship Description: Whether you’re currently enrolled in a university, seeking alternative opportunities to a formal education, or looking for an entry-level role, we have the program for you! We offer several early talent programs: our global corporate internship program, global tech & games internship program, apprenticeships, and early career programs supporting our brands and businesses. These programs are designed to nurture students both professionally and personally through high-quality, thoughtful programming like executive speaker sessions, mentorship, networking events, and professional development seminars.