California knows how to party….

…or have internships.

With the snow falling in April, people might want to start looking for warmer climates to work in. California is known for its sandy beaches, hot sun, and of course the entertainment industry. Many people move to California to “make it big” in Hollywood, but what about just getting a job behind the scenes?

Most big entertainment companies, such as Time Warner and Viacom, hire for internships and jobs year round and most have offices based in the sunny state of California.

Some interesting jobs/internships are as follow:

MTV Networks Internship Program – San Francisco, California
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION: 

MTV Networks San Francisco is part of MTVN’s growing digital media division. Our products (including Shockwave.com, AddictingGames.com, Atom.com, and Xfire.com) fall under channels such as Nickelodeon Kids & Family and Comedy Central online. Our networks are on the lookout for bright, creative students to participate in our internship program. Our internships are designed to offer students an opportunity to gain insight into the online media industry. Interns obtain hands-on experience by working in jobs related to their career fields and by interacting with professionals in on-the-job situations. Preference will be given to those going into their junior/senior year. We work with the student to determine how many days a week they are able to intern (usually 2-3 days per week for about 16-30 hours).
MTV Intern
Live Nation Director of Client Services- Hollywood, California
SUMMARY:
This position acts as the direct liaison between the venue box offices, VP of Ticketing and Live Nation Tickets software.  The Director will manage a client service staff based primarily in Los Angeles.  Applicant must be able to provide exceptional client service to internal and external venues, develop standards and oversee all Live Nation Ticketing operational standards and initiatives.
Live Nation Job
Time Warner Summer 2009 Intern – Cartoon Network Studios, Finance Department 
Location United States – California
Job Description: Please Note: Internships are UNPAID and structured to last approximately 12 weeks. Course Credit is available. Resume, Cover Letter and a College Reference is required. Students should have a strong academic record (3.0 strongly preferred) and good character. Students must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship. In addition, students may not have graduated college or graduate school prior to the start of the internship (i.e. students must still be enrolled in school during the time of the internship). Students seeking college credit are strongly encouraged to apply. Note to International Students: All international students will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to your arrival if accepted to the program. Only J1 or F1 visas will be accepted. Due to the high volume of candidates for Turner’s Internship Program, interested students are encouraged to apply for openings as soon as possible, as these positions will be filled on an ongoing basis. Future semester Internship postings will be available after the current semester deadline.
Time Warner Intern

So get out there, and try to stay warm!

By: Jennifer Wolff