Internships

All students participating in the Semester in Los Angeles program are required to enroll in an internship course. The internship component of the program provides an ideal opportunity for learning about the entertainment industry in an experiential manner. Most students take the opportunity to explore one or more career interests, and come away with valuable insight into future career paths, a few contacts in their area of interest, and a more nuanced understanding of the field.

Staff at the UTLA Center will assist students with the internship search process, but students carry the responsibility of securing an internship. The Center provides information and resources, including an online database of employers and email updates on industry openings in a wide range of areas, including production, post-production, creative, screenwriting, casting, acting, public relations, advertising, and more. Click here to see the student internship procedures.

Students are also encouraged to use the trades (Variety, Hollywood Reporter), as well the Hollywood creative directories for specific information on a company (all are available online through university libraries, or through the Communication Career Services office in the College of Communication, CMA 3.102.

In order to receive approval for academic credit, all internships must meet the requirements outlined in the Semester in Los Angeles Internship Agreement. This form is required for each internship a student undertakes in Los Angeles. All students considering the program should consult their academic advisor regarding the internship course and how it might satisfy their degree requirements.

Internship Database
Internship Agreement (PDF)
Past UTLA Internship Sponsors
Types of Internships
Communication Career Services
Department of Radio-TV-Film Resources