MP/TV ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY INTERN opportunity (Los Angeles - online)

Thank you for your interest in an internship in the area of SCREENWRITING at Motion Picture Industry Institute (Mpii.org). Mpii internships are for enterprising and reliable aspiring professionals who are serious about preparing themselves for a meaningful career in the entertainment industry.

This 10 week online internship is designed to be an ideal introduction to the role of the professional screenwriter in the motion picture and television industry,

It will help future professional screenwriters to learn the most effective career-launch strategies, build the right relationships, and earn those all-important references for navigating the challenges of launching a meaningful career via such stages as the writer’s assistant and other related assistant roles for entry-level employment.

While most interns are typically enrolled in or a recent graduate of a graduate screenwriting program, it is not a requirement of the program.

This part-time, online program uses a flex-schedule where interns are able to set their own hours (day, night, and/or weekend). It requires a commitment of a minimum of 12 hours per week.

Motion Picture Industry Institute (MPii) is the leading industry organization researching and improving industry best practices for working professionals in the motion picture and television industry.

This internship requires no specific prior training or experience, other than the ability to read and write fluently in English language. All necessary training is provided during the course of the internship. And current college enrollment is not required (see below).

This internship program includes best in the industry ‘how to’ training and support from MPii, including best practices strategies for launching and furthering successful careers in the motion picture/television industry, as well as a potential placement with a host production company that specializes in Academy and Emmy Award-winning story development.

Intern duties include reading and analyzing story materials (for example, screenplays, treatments, outlines, books, plays, articles, etc.), as well as research historical, technological and character background information for stories in development, and researching story marketplace information, such as studio, networks, and publishing companies mandates.

Who would benefit from this internship:

Because it puts top-performing interns in direct access to high level inside information for how to better launch a story-centered career, the information and ‘on-your resume’ experience of this internship:

* Will be a huge benefit to anyone looking for a significant advantage in launching their career in the mp/tv industry more quickly and effectively, as a story creative (writer, director, creative producer) or a story analyst (aka “reader”) or story development executive.

* Will provide an advantage to individuals interested in applying for the high-competitive entry-level positions at the major studios, networks, production companies, talent agencies, management companies, or entertainment law firms-- especially the most competitive entry-level roles of story analyst/reader, agency/prod company assistant, and writers room assistant.

Hours: Set your own schedule, part-time weekdays, evenings and/or weekends (minimum of 12 per week).

Pay: substantial training, experience and college credit available, but not required. Because MPii is a nonprofit research organization, you can qualify for this internship if you have already graduated or are otherwise not currently enrolled).

Location: This position will be remote/online, so you can work from anywhere, provided you have reliable access to the internet.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in learning more about and/or applying for this internship, click the APPLY button.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $0.10 - $20.11 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Work Location: Remote

Motion Picture Industry Institute (Mpii) - Los Angeles

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