2025 NFL Films Fall Internship Program

COMPANY INFORMATION

Winner of 138 Emmy Awards and counting, 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, Netflix, Prime Video, all major broadcast channels 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 will experience one of the most unique learning environments in the sports television and film industries that 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 a broad range of production topics, including Q-&-A sessions with NFL 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. 

REQUIREMENTS

The NFL Films Fall 2025 Internship program runs from Monday, August 25th, 2025 – Friday, February 13th, 2026. Applicants must be available on site for the duration of the internship session, five days a week from Monday through Friday (Full days = 8 hours; Half days are not an option for most positions).

EDUCATION

This internship is open to current college students who are rising seniors and recent college graduates. Students must either be enrolled in a full-time academic program and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0, or a college graduate who is less than 1-year from their graduation date at the scheduled start of the internship session. Academic transcripts (official or unofficial) will be requested to confirm GPA. Acceptance is contingent upon the outcome of a standard background investigation.

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 both a cover letter and a resume.
Your application will not be reviewed if it does not contain both a cover letter and a resume.

SCHEDULE OF RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Application deadline: Friday, May 23rd
• Interviews: Late June – Early July
• Program Start Date: Monday, August 25th, 2025
• Program End Date: Friday, February 13th, 2026

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, editing, scripting narration, and