TBAE NETWORK MEDIA ARTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

TBAE Network's Media Arts Internship Program offers aspiring media professionals a unique opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experience in the dynamic field of media production and broadcasting. This program is designed to provide interns with practical skills, industry insights, and valuable networking opportunities within the Tampa Bay community.

Program Overview

TBAE Network, the Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network, is dedicated to producing, showcasing, and celebrating local arts, culture, science, and technology. Their internship program serves as a bridge between academic learning and professional practice, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to succeed in the media industry. Interns work in a supportive, inclusive, and equitable environment, contributing to educational and cultural content that reaches a wide audience both locally and globally. 

 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Write and execute a script 
Execute social media for original programs
Gain teleprompter skills 
Learn Floor Director Skills in TBAE’s state-of-the-art studios
Learn video production
Learn to set up the camera and lighting equipment
Learn Technical Directing in TBAE’s Studio Control during productions
Train on live multi-camera productions in the field 
Train in Adobe Photoshop 
Learn how to edit video using Final Cut X & DaVinci Resolve software 
Create a final project that will broadcast on TBAE's cable channels OR TBAE's Social Media

 INTERNSHIP DETAILS

• Applicants must reside in Hillsborough County, Florida, or have a Hillsborough County address. 
• Applicants must either be currently enrolled as a student or have just graduated, as we allow a student to participate one semester after graduation. 
• Internship is unpaid, and it is the applicant's responsibility to provide lodging or transportation.
• A minimum commitment of 35 hours per program period for High School Senior students only.
• A minimum commitment of 55 hours per program period for College students is required. Must be enrolled in a college institution at the time of application submission. TBAE will be flexible to accommodate each student's school schedule.
• Applications will not be accepted after the application deadline

 APPLYING FOR AN INTERNSHIP

Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees/interns, and applicants for employment or internship. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment or internship, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. 

This is an unpaid internship and can be used for college credit. All applications must be submitted by the deadline no later than 4:00 PM. To apply, please submit your application along with a resume OR a recommendation letter to Alexis Duffy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SPRING 2026 INTERNSHIPS (JANUARY - APRIL, 15 WEEKS)

Application Period: September 29, 2025, through December 12, 2025 (Closes at 4 PM) 
Internship Starts: January 12, 2026
Internship End: April 24, 2026

SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIPS (MAY - JULY, 12 WEEKS)

Application Period: March 2, 2026, through April 17, 2026 (Closes at 4 PM)
Internship Starts: April 27, 2026
Internship End: July 17, 2026 

FALL 2026 INTERNSHIPS (AUGUST - NOVEMBER, 15 WEEKS)

Application Period: May 11, 2026, through July 31, 2026 (Closes at 4 PM)  
Internship Starts: August 10, 2026
Internship End: November 20, 2026

SPRING 2027 INTERNSHIPS (JANUARY - APRIL, 15 WEEKS)

Application Period: September 25, 2026, through December 11, 2026 (Closes at 4 PM) 
Internship Starts: January 11, 2027
Internship End: April 23, 2027