Apply to The Peter Roth Internship Program at PALEY
Applications Open in Early 2021
The Peter Roth Internship Program, named in honor of the legendary television executive, offers a paid internship each year for 20 talented undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities who are interested in a career in television.
About The Peter Roth Internship
Starting this fall, the Paley Center will offer students a comprehensive paid internship that expands upon the institution’s long-running accredited internship programs and includes three key components for an unparalleled educational experience.
- Using the renowned Paley Archive and unmatched collection of television programming, the Paley Center will offer an extensive course to help students better understand the importance of diverse voices and portrayals on television.
- Interns will attendguest lectures, meet-and-greets, and Q&A sessionswith television executives, talent, showrunners, writers, and other members of a creative team to gain an appreciation for the art of storytelling.
- The program will also include first-hand experience working at the Paley Center, along with site visits to networks, sets, and studios, to provide a valuable understanding of the business side of television.
To Apply
Applicants must be rising junior or senior students currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university. The selection is highly competitive and based on a combination of criteria including evidence of exemplary academic achievement and exceptional leadership skills. Students will be able to participate virtually and in-person, if conditions allow.