Best Screenwriting Internships — And Why They’re Great

The TVA has 28 different screenwriting internship categories, making it one of the most diverse and well-rounded internship programs offered to future TV writers. Aspiring writer applicants can choose between comedy, drama, animation production, children’s programming development, both live and scripted TV production, just to name a few. 

All applicants must be current full-time students pursuing a BFA or MFA at a college or university in the United States to apply. Fall and Spring applicants are limited to students in the greater Los Angeles area.

Their alumni is large and growing, with several testimonials detailing securing their Hollywood dream job within six months of the program. 

For writers looking for a screenwriting internship experience that gives them a behind-the-scenes look to the next big Hollywood deal, an agency like Park Artists Group is the perfect program. Though not necessarily “writer-centric,” in the day-to-day activities, agency interns are known to gain intel and access to what makes a script stand out in a thick pile, and how writers can more easily market themselves to be considered for the next big screenwriting job.

This virtual internship provides an education in the various stages of “the booking process.” Previous interns rave about gaining a deeper understanding of “the representation side” of the Industry from an Agent’s perspective, with many intern bosses taking their staff under their wing to help steer them toward their goals.

The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is a year-round, non-profit media arts organization that specializes in screenings, educational events, screenplay competitions, and the Academy Award® qualifying Atlanta Film Festival held each Spring.

Aspiring screenwriters can choose between several screenwriting internship concentrations ranging from screenplay programming for their annual festival, assisting with media/video/tech for their various brand channels, and interning as a content writer for their community relations department. 

Unlike other comparable screenwriter internships, there’s no requirement for applicants to be currently enrolled in a college or university, and the program even considers High School Seniors on a case-by-case basis. 

Contrary to other media company internships, NBCU offers internship positions both remote and on-site throughout the U.S., U.K., Singapore, and Australia. Which basically boils down to: you don’t have to be local to LA or NYC in order to qualify.

Not only that, but NBCU’s internship program gives its interns a paying wage. TV writer applicants can expect opportunities at networks like Telemundo, Bravo, or even NBC’s outpost in the historic 30 Rockefeller Center. 

Other positions span departments like digital, production, marketing, development, communications, corporate, technology and more.

No matter where you land within NBCU, the program boasts its network and inclusive hiring practices to help interns get situated on a career path that matches their ambitions.

Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled as a sophomore or higher at an accredited institution pursuing their associate, bachelors or graduate degree.