2024 NFL Films Fall Internship Program

COMPANY INFORMATION

Winner of over 135 Emmy Awards, NFL Films is widely recognized as the most honored filmmaker in sports and is credited with revolutionizing the way America watches football and sports in general. Each year, NFL Films produces more than 600 hours of new NFL programming for NFL Network, ESPN, HBO, Showtime, all major broadcast, and numerous cable networks, NFL.com, and content-streaming platforms. Additionally, NFL Films provides audio/visual and engineering support for other divisions of the NFL.

 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The NFL Films Internship Program is a paid opportunity.  Participants in the program have the opportunity to experience one of the most unique learning environments in the television and film industries. The NFL Films Internship Program is known for offering an applied approach to learning.  Our award-winning staff is willing to assist and mentor individuals with a serious desire to further their studies and achieve their career goals. Incorporated into the internship program are seminars that cover topics such as navigating the unique employment landscape in this industry, the importance of networking, freelancing, and Q-&-A sessions with executives and former interns. Additionally, we provide time for interns to observe and experience all phases of our operations in film and video production.

 

The NFL Films Internship Program is not a rotational experience.  Interns are assigned to (1) department for the duration of their internship.  There are several departments within NFL Films that offer internship opportunities. A description of each position can be found below. We will assign an intern in one position based on their stated interest, course of study, experience, and career path. 

 

Please thoroughly read through each department description before selecting your area of interest in our application. 

 

*Please Note: NFL Films does not offer internships in the areas of on-air talent, live event broadcasting, business of sports, sport management, advertising, or public relations. *

 

REQUIREMENTS

The 2024 NFL Films Fall Internship program is Monday, August 26th (2024)– Friday, February 14th (2025). Applicants must be available for the duration of the internship session, Monday through Friday (40 hours/week).

 

EDUCATION

This internship is open to undergraduates at the junior or senior level currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, current Master’s student’s and recent college graduates (less than 1-year from their graduation date at the scheduled start of the internship session). Students must have minimum GPA of at least 3.0. 

 

ACADEMIC CREDIT

Students may participate in the NFL Films Internship Program for academic credit. However, receipt of academic credit is entirely dependent upon the policies of the university and is the responsibility of the student. Participants will be paid during the internship regardless of whether academic credit is received.

 

TO APPLY

Complete the online application and questionnaire. When prompted, please upload your resume. 

 

IMPORTANT

Your application will not be reviewed if it does not contain a resume.

 

SCHEDULE OF RECRUITMENT PROCESS 

• Application deadline: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 
• Interviews: April – May 2024
• Program Start Date: Monday, August 26, 204
• Program End Date: Friday, February 14, 2025

 

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Please thoroughly read through the description of each position before selecting your area of interest in our application.

 

Creative & Technical Positions:

• CREATIVE PRODUCING
  • Creative Storytelling & Editing; Office-Based; Long-Form Content Creation
    • This position is within the Producers Department and is appropriate for individuals interested in a career as a storyteller, creative editor, or in a creative Producing role involving the content of a show. Interns in this department will work with our Emmy Award-winning Producers and learn all aspects of the NFL Films-style of storytelling.  This position is best for students focused on long-form, documentary-style storytelling in sports. This position is not structured as a pathway to on-air opportunities, news reporting, or sideline reporting. Producers at NFL Films are responsible for the content of the entire production: from conception of the story, including researching storylines and footage, to directing interviews and shoots, editin