MEDIA ARTS INTERNSHIPS 

Are you interested in getting real-world experience in the media field? Then apply to be an intern at Tampa Bay Arts and Education Network! We are looking for self-motivated and hard-working students to join our team. 

Every TBAE intern will leave this internship knowing what it takes to be a professional working in television. They will also learn to produce and edit their own promotional video or PSA to use in their professional reel. In addition, upon completion of the program, you will receive a reference letter from the department supervisor. 

 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CURRICULUM

• Write and execute a script
• Execute social media about original programs
• Gain teleprompter skills 
• Learn Floor Director Skills in TBAE’s state-of-the-art studios
• Learn video production
• Learn to set up 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 which will broadcast on TBAE's cable channels
• Participate in an Industry Workshop

 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 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 2025 INTERNSHIPS (JANUARY - APRIL, 15 WEEKS)

Application Period: September 30, 2024, through December 13, 2024 (Closes at 4 PM) 
Internship Starts: January 13, 2025
Internship End: April 25, 2025

SUMMER 2025 INTERNSHIPS (MAY - JULY, 12 WEEKS)

Application Period: March 3, 2025, through April 11, 2025 (Closes at 4 PM)
Internship Starts: April 21, 2025
Internship End: July 18, 2025 

FALL 2025 INTERNSHIPS (AUGUST - NOVEMBER, 15 WEEKS)

Application Period: June 2, 2025, through July 11, 2025 (Closes at 4 PM)  
Internship Starts: July 28, 2025
Internship End: November 14, 2025

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