Careers in Television

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in television? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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Lights… cameras… action! A lot of people create what you see as the final result on a television program: whether that’s the local news or your favorite sitcom. But not all the jobs in television are on screen; in fact, the majority of television jobs happen offscreen. Outside of acting or news anchoring, here are a few career paths you can pursue in the television industry:

Writer or Editor
Cameraperson
Director
Sound Effects
Production Assistant
Makeup and Wardrobe

For most of these roles, experience is much more important than formal trading, and some positions, particularly in camera and production, can be learned on the job. Internships in television are great for learning on the job, and they are vital in the television business for the experience and the networking. And don’t limit yourself to big television stations when job searching; small and lesser-known stations offer many of the same jobs.

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Television

Disruptor Beam - Disruptor Beam is a Framingham, MA based company that is aiming “to create the most fan-centric game company in the world.”

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Whalerock Industries - Whalerock Industries, based in Santa Monica, CA, brings together the "best and brightest minds to create world-class content, spanning all mediums and screens.”

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ShopHQ - ShopHQ, based in Eden Prairie, MN, creates “the ultimate interactive shopping experience by uniting live TV, online and mobile shopping opportunities with social media engagement."

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Horizon Media - Horizon Media, based in New York City, is “the largest independent media services agency in the world.”

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A+E Networks - A+E Networks is a New York, NY based “global media company with joint ventures and channels all over the world.”

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DramaFever - DramaFever is a New York, NY based company that gives “you a better way to find and watch the best TV and movies from around the world.”

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Tremor Video - Tremor Video is a New York, NY based company that is working hard to increase engagement with video advertising.

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HSN - HSN is a St. Petersburg, FL based company that built an amazing business by selling stuff to people who are sitting on their couch.

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Showtime - Showtime is a New York, NY based media company that offers premium cable/satellite programming, and they're hiring.

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The Marketing Arm - The Marketing Arm is a Dallas, TX based marketing agency that focuses on building brand experiences through promotions, and they're hiring.

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Bluefin Labs - Bluefin Labs is a Cambridge, MA based company that is using social media to deliver tv analytics, and they have some great opportunities available.

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Boxee - If you want to be part of the Boxee team and their mission to make watching online video more enjoyable, then check out their Jobs page.

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Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia - If you enjoy Martha Stewart and want to work on the media or merchandise side, you definitely need to take a look at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s Careers.

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Avail-TVN - Avail-TVN is a Reston, VA based company that helps deliver video content over IP, and they have a range of interesting career opportunities.

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WNET New York Public Media - WNET New York Public Media aims “to deliver media experiences of lasting significance for New York, America and the world” and they want your help.

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Wetpaint - Based in Seattle, WA, Wetpaint began as a wiki farm but has transitioned to "host both user-generated and professionally created content."

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Sportvision - Sportvision is constantly developing new technology to make sports more fun to watch on tv, and they're hiring new grads to help do it.

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VICE - VICE is definitely not for everyone, but if you were offended by my poke at hipster culture, then their jobs are probably for you.

See the complete VICE profile

HBO - Right now there are 44 job openings at HBO in New York City, and a few of them look well suited to new and recent grads.

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Engadget - If it's hardware (or really cool software), and it's cool, Engadget will be all over it. Yesterday they published a blog post that said that they are hiring.

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Sportsman Channel - If you love the outdoors and want to work in tv or media, then it’d be hard to find a better place to work than Sportsman Channel.

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NESN - I hope that you’ll check out NESN's job opportunities, so that you can help broadcast another Red Sox collapse next fall.

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Big Ten Network - If you’d like to get on board and be part of the Big Ten Network, you need to check out their Careers page.

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Scripps Networks - While I’ve heard a lot about declining ad sales on television, it seems that Scripps Networks must be doing well because they're doing a lot of hiring.

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Delivery Agent - I’m extremely high on Delivery Agent's new take on product placement, so I strongly recommend that you check out their Jobs page.

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Blue Entertainment Sports Television - Although BEST doesn’t get specific about what kind of jobs they offer, they do make a call for résumés on their Contact page.

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Tennis Channel - If you’re interested in television and love tennis, there couldn’t be a better place to be than the Tennis Channel—and luckily they're hiring.

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WWE - If you’ve always loved professional wrestling and think that a career with WWE would be action packed, then you need to check out WWE’s Careers site.

See the complete WWE profile

The Harmony Institute - By using entertainment to deliver well-crafted messages, The Harmony Institute can help other organizations achieve their causes, and you can be a part of that.

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SNY - Whether you’re a Mets fan, a Jets fan, or a Yankees fan who just wants to get into the world of sports broadcast journalism, SNY might be a great place to start

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YES Network - Landing a job at YES Network won’t be easy, but if you’re a Yankees fan like me, then it’s definitely worth a shot.

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Sling Media - Sling Media is all about using technology to let you control how you consume media, if that interests you, check out their current job openings.

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America’s Test Kitchen - America’s Test Kitchen is a real kitchen in Brookline, MA where they “develop the absolute best recipes for all of your favorite foods," and they're hiring.

See the complete America’s Test Kitchen profile

The Knot - Whatever lifestage you’re entering, The Knot has something for you - including a number of jobs that are perfect for entry level candidates.

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Hulu - The coolest thing about Hulu is a business is that they’re old media meets new media, which is also reflected in their jobs.

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WGBH - If you’re looking to get a start in television, you might as well work with the best in public television at WGBH in Boston.

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Sesame Workshop - Sunny day... Sweepin' the clouds away... On my way to where the air is sweet... Can you tell me how to get... How to get a job at Sesame Street?

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MediaVest - We got a tip from a MediaVest employee that they’re still doing a lot of entry level hiring despite the economic fears, and MediaVest’s Jobs page backs that up.

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MindShare - MindShare does a great job of listing what experience is needed for jobs, and whether or not a position is well suited to a new college grad.

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PostWorks - PostWorks is a NYC based full service post production company and they are fully equipped to take a project all the way through to final delivery.

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Current - Based in San Francisco, Current has 24/7 programming that relies on user-generated content and tight integration with their website.

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ESPN - Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is any sports fan's dream place to land a career, so if you love sports, why not check it out?

See the complete ESPN profile

Fox News - There are a lot of people interested in journalism, television, and production, and Fox News, headquartered in NYC, has a lot of such entry-level opportunities.

See the complete Fox News profile

Associated Press - The Associated Press, headquartered in NYC, is the world’s largest and oldest news-gathering organization and would be a respectable place for a career!

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The Weather Channel - The Weather Channel, based in Atlanta, GA, is just what it sounds like: a channel about weather....and they're hiring!

See the complete The Weather Channel profile

CNN - CNN, a basic cable and satellite television channel, broadcasts from a few major U.S. cities and their Video Journalist Program is designed for entry-level hires.

See the complete CNN profile

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