Careers in Entertainment

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in entertainment? 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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Do you want to get into the entertainment industry? You don’t have to be a performer to get in. Here are a few jobs you might consider as a recent grad:

Promotions: Promote events by a performer and communicate with the public
Critic: Blog, review, or write about an entertainer’s releases or events
Agent: Scout out new talent and sign them on. Okay, you probably need more experience to become an agent, but you could certainly report to one.
Technical: Lighting, mixing, wardrobe, makeup, film and video editing, stage managing, cameras, stage design…
Administrative and Operations: Keep an entertainment company running smoothly with the standard human resources, finance, IT, and administrative departments

If you’re interested in a specific area of entertainment, you may want to check out our guides for television, movies, or music as well.

While you don’t necessarily need a degree for all of these roles, competition is fierce for entertainment jobs, so it could give you an edge. A degree is required for most administrative positions.

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Entertainment

Victorious - Victorious is a Santa Monica, CA based startup that is “motivated by the challenge of powering and uniting the world’s most creative communities.”

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Zambelli Fireworks - Zambelli Fireworks is a New Castle, PA company that offers an experience that “can be seen in the faces of the spectators and heard in the oohs and ahs of the crowd.”

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SheKnows - SheKnows is a Scottsdale, AZ based “women’s lifestyle media platform” that “allows brands to distribute authentic content and integrated advertising at scale.”

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American Film Institute - AFI is an L.A. non-profit that aims "to preserve the history of the motion picture, to honor the artists and their work and to educate the next generation of storytellers.”

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UpOut - UpOut is a San Francisco, CA based company that “is changing how locals discover unique events in their city.”

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TuneIn - TuneIn is a Palo Alto, CA based company that “enables people to discover, follow, and listen to what’s most important to them — from sports, to news, to music, to talk.”

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TiqIQ - TiqIQ is based in New York, NY, and they aim “to make buying event tickets more transparent, efficient, and simpler.”

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Fullscreen - Fullscreen is a LA based agency aiming to build “the first media company for the connected generation—together, right at the intersection of tech and entertainment.”

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Sundance Institue - Sundance Institue is a Park City, UT based non-profit “dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences in film and theatre.”

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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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Laika - Laika is a Hillsboro and Portland, OR based “animation company specializing in feature films, commercials and short films.”

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The Metropolitan Opera - The Metropolitan Opera in New York, NY is the largest classical music organization in North America, and it’s been around for just over 128 years.

See the complete The Metropolitan Opera profile

Townsquare Media - Townsquare Media is a Greenwich, CT based "company that owns and operates radio, digital and live event properties in 66 small to mid-sized markets across the country.”

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Pocket Gems - Pocket Gems is a San Francisco, CA based company that “develops free-to-play mobile games that are ridiculously fun.”

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F# - F# is a New York, NY based company that "connects brands to consumers through the power of music in purposeful ads.”

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Bedrocket Media Ventures - Bedrocket Media Ventures is a New York, NY based company "leading a revolution in creating networks and programming that people love, delivered through the cloud.”

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Entertainment Cruises - Entertainment Cruises is a company with “26 vessels serving eight cities with six unique cruise products.”

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Trailer Park - Trailer Park is a Hollywood, CA based full-service entertainment marketing agency that serves “a broad spectrum of clients."

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National CineMedia - National CineMedia is the Centennial, CO based company behind much of the pre-feature entertainment and advertising that you see in movie theaters.

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Thuzio - Thuzio is a New York, NY based company that “provides an online platform that connects the public with professional athletes."

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Upper Deck - Upper Deck is a Carlsbad, CA based sports and entertainment collectibles company that manufactured the first premium baseball cards.

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Gupta Media - Gupta Media is a Cambridge, MA based online marketing agency that focuses on the entertainment and music industries.

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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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Vivid Seats - Vivid Seats is a Chicago, IL based company that aims to “to reinvent the ticket purchasing experience.”

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Silver Chalice - Silver Chalice is a Chicago, IL based company that “builds and operates a fast-growing portfolio of digital media businesses in sports and entertainment.”

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IMAX - IMAX is the name of a high definition move format as well as a Mississauga, Ontario based company that owns the technology.

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Clear Channel Communications - Clear Channel Communications is a media behemoth. They own more than 850 radio stations and nearly 1 million outdoor advertising displays.

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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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BUZZMEDIA - Pop culture is like a drug, and BUZZMEDIA is a dealer. They run more than 40 web properties, and they're hiring.

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Entercom - Entercom is one of the five largest radio companies in the U.S. and they have a ton of job openings for new and recent grads.

See the complete Entercom profile

Qcue - Qcue is an Austin, TX based company that helps teams maximize profits by dynamically pricing their tickets, and they have job openings.

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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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Common Sense Media - Common Sense Media is a non-profit that helps parents stay informed about the media their kids are consuming, and they're hiring.

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Super Sprowtz - Super Sprowtz is an NYC based company that has developed a cast of “vegetable super heroes” to “entertain and educate children about healthy eating habits.”

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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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Spartz Media - Emerson Spartz founded Mugglenet when he was 12 and it's grown into Spartz Media, a Chicago based company that creates a new website each month.

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Intergi - If you're interested in the video game media business, then Intergi would be a great place to work.

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Sixthman - Sixthman is a pioneer in the “music theme cruise movement," and they're growing rapidly. Maybe you can land a job with them?

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C3 Presents - If you love standing up to cheer at live events, then you'll love a job with C3 Presents in Austin, TX.

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Redbox - If you love those little red kiosks that rent DVDs for cheap, then you'll love a job at Redbox.

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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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Octagon - Octagon is a worldwide sports and entertainment marketing company with a ton of career opportunities for recent college graduates.

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Funny or Die - If "The Landlord" has you in hysterics, then Funny or Die might be the right place for you to start your career.

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FanBridge - You’re nothing without your fans, which is why FanBridge makes it easier for artists to interact with fans online. They're hiring a ton of people right now.

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American Greetings - American Greetings seems to keep on growing, and that means lots of hiring at their headquarters in Cleveland, OH and elsewhere.

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United Talent Agency - If you've always wanted to be a talent agent, then you need to check out United Talent Agency and their entry level Agent Training Program.

See the complete United Talent Agency profile

Wieden + Kennedy - Wieden + Kennedy sounds like an amazingly cool place to work, so if you’re up for the challenge (they’re obviously only looking for the best) apply for a job.

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Wikia - Wikia doesn’t appear to have received any new funding in over 4 years, yet their Jobs page shows quite a few openings for new and recent grads.

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Golin Harris - If you’re impressed with what you see at Golin Harris, then you’ll want to check out their Careers page which includes quite a few entry level opportunities.

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Alloy Media + Marketing - Alloy Media + Marketing is headquartered in NYC and specializes in targeted youth media and promotional programs. They operate a few businesses in those areas.

See the complete Alloy Media + Marketing profile

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