Career Lab
LAUNCH A CAREER IN THE MEDIA INDUSTRY!
Career Lab is a PAID summer program designed for high school students who are passionate about making media their career. The program combines workshops, panels, and visits to media companies, allowing participants to gain insight into the media industry and meet seasoned professionals. Career Lab also offers a paid internship opportunity.
The Career Lab program is 7 weeks long and broken down into two sections.
The first section takes place from July 8th to July 25th. This portion of the program provides participants with work readiness skills and ample networking opportunities with industry professionals.
The second section runs from July 29th until August 29th. Participants will partake in an internship matchmaking fair and be placed within a summer internship. Internships are approximately 20 hours a week; participants will typically be scheduled 4 days out of the week and work 5-hour shifts.
Benefits & Compensation:
Career Lab participants will have the opportunity to learn from media professionals and gain the skills necessary to pursue a career in media.
Participants receive stipends to support their participation in the program. All participants are paid $16 an hour for the class time and internship time.
Important Dates:
Application Window: April 1st, 2024 until May 30th, 2024
Workshop Days and Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 9:30am-2:30pm
When: Begins July 8th & Ends August 29th
Location:
540 President Street, Suite 2F | Brooklyn, NY | 11215
Eligibility:
Must be a rising high school junior or senior (a.k.a. current sophomore or junior)
Eligible to work in the US
Able to provide working papers if accepted into the program
MUST be able to commit to completing entire program, which includes completing a full 100 hour internship
Must reside within commuter distance of Reel Works
Motivated and eager to explore media careers
Ability to travel independently and in small group settings