Well instead of doing my 4-page paper (due in 7 hours) I have instead been looking through what my possible summer plans might be. I could take courses for a few weeks at places like, say Columbia, NYU, USC, or stay home in Alabama while maybe doing some type of volunteer/interning with the Athletic Department at the UA. Then I was thinking, maybe I could, if I would be in New York, try to get an internship with the MLB, NFL, NBA, or specific teams like the Yankees Mets or Knicks. Or yes, I'm even looking into the Howard Stern show. But I came across this one if anyone is interested in getting an internship at MMP: How would you like to see your work at Minute Maid Park? The Houston Astros are currently recruiting for a full-time Graphic Art and Design INTERN for the upcoming 2005 baseball season. We are looking for students enrolled in a graphic art and design program, or comparable major, for this exciting INTERNSHIP opportunity. Term: May 2005 – August 2005 We are seeking candidates familiar with: • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe InDesign • Word, Excel and Power Point Qualified candidates should have: • Knowledge of advertising layout for newspaper • Knowledge of layout for magazine print advertising as well as large format banner displays and advertising specialty printed pieces. • Knowledge of general design and composition principles • Intern must be knowledgeable about digital pre-press file preparation to ensure quality and accurate finished product. Additional qualifications preferred but not required: • Knowledge of RGB and CMYK color systems and spot and process colors • The ability to produce and use digital raster images as well as vector art. IDEAL CANDIDATE: • Energetic and enthusiastic. • Outgoing, positive “CAN DO” attitude and personality. • Must be a “team player”. • Interested in more than just working in a high profile environment. • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. • Willing to offer ideas and suggestions. • Punctual and professional. The Houston Astros offer unpaid FULL TIME INTERNSHIPS in exchange for course credit on a semester basis. We can only consider local Houston candidates or those who have housing available in the Houston area during the semester. To be considered for this program you must be able to: Receive college credit if selected for this internship position AND have housing available in the Houston, TX area during the semester. If you meet the above referenced eligibility requirements AND are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to this website. Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions: 1. YES/NO: Are you a local Houston resident or do you have housing available in the Houston area during the summer semester? 2. YES/NO: If selected, can you receive college credit for participating in this internship program? 3. YES/NO: Are you majoring in graphic design or a related major? If yes, please describe.
Speaking of internships, I see Pixar has some openings. You'd have to live in Oakland though. http://jobsearch.pixar.careers.monster.com/jobsearch.asp?col=dlt&sort=rv&vw=b&fn=8267&q= I've watched the behing the scenes stuff on the Incredibles dvd. Pixar looks like a fun place to work.
Unpaid internships are for suckers. I was an engineering major in college and made more money per month at an internship with an oil company than my wife makes as a public schoolteacher with 5 years experience.
i think internships in sports and entertainment are a little different than at an oil company, dont get me wrong, Im sure you do well now, but with the entertainment internships, there are so many people that would do the work for free, usually they stick with it and can easily moveup within the ranks after graduation... I had three internships when I was in school. two of them gave me a stipend and my last one gave me a weekly salary to live off of. I worked WB, promoting films on message boards ( it felt like spamming), I worked at a music publicity firm, and i ended up working at a talent agency for the last two years of school.... you cant put a value on an internship.... dont ask me what i do now...
I understand, I was being facetious. Each industry sets its own standards for training, and for me the experience gained and the addition to the resume were worth far more than the financial part of the deal. I would imagine that to be the same for a non-paying internship as well.
A hiring manager at a very prestigious firm once told me that every summer internship was worth one-third to one-half of a grade point to most places hiring people out of college. Example...someone with a 4.0 and no internships or work experience would be the same level as someone with a 3.67 and an internship. The more internships the better.
If you want a career in sports, an internship with a team is a must. I got my start by working two summers with the Dallas Cowboys. The real problem is getting the internship, though, as it's more an exercise in "who you know" than anything else. Just food for thought. Good luck!
I'm 100% positive that I would give up my well-paying job in a heartbeat for an unpaid internship just for the chance at getting my foot in the door of the sports world. Unfortunately, I tried that for 3 years and got nowhere after unpaid stints with various sporting publications. Ugh.
