Now Is the Time to Apply for Summer Internships

January 3, 2011 by Joel Milani

Summer internships are a great way to get real-world experience, but they can be hard to come by. Get a jump on the competition, and check out this list of 5 summer internships that you can apply for right now, put together by Her Campus:

EQAL

What: Social Media

Who: All college students

Where: Sherman Oaks, CA

Deadline: Rolling basis

About: Interns gain experience in advertising, marketing and Web development. The program requires 15 hours per week and is unpaid. Students must be able to receive college credit.

Where to apply: seth@eqal.com

MTV Networks

What: Advertising Sales

Who: College students entering their junior or senior year

Where: Chicago, IL

Deadline: Applications accepted from January 1, 2011 to April 1, 2011

About: Interns help with ad sales in the Midwest for networks including MTV, VH1, CMT, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Comedy Central. The program is 10 weeks and 16 hours per week. Students must be able to receive college credit.

Where to apply: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=MTVNETWORKS&cws=6

Nickelodeon Virtual Worlds Group Internship Program

What: Gaming industry

Who: College students entering their junior or senior year

Where: Glendale, CA

Deadline: Rolling basis

About: Interns participate in administrative tasks, product testing, research and reporting. They will be placed in various departments, including web development, market research, technology, production and more. The program is a full-time 10-week program, two full days per week. Students must be able to receive college credit. Where to apply: Send resume, cover letter, semester you are applying for, available days and area of interest to VWGINTERNSHIP@NICK.COM

For more information: http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/glendale-ca-internship/

Nickelodeon Animation Studio Internship Program

What: Production/post production

Who: College students entering their junior and senior year

Where: Burbank, CA

Deadline: Applications accepted from January 1, 2011 to April 1, 2011

About: Interns are placed in a variety of departments ranging from production/post production, development, human resources, casting, administration/special events, business and legal affairs. The program is 10 weeks with two full days a week. Students must be able to receive college credit.

Where to apply: Email internships@nick.com with your resume, cover letter, available semester and days and departments of interest.

CMT/MTV Networks Internship Program

What: Marketing

Who: College students entering their junior and senior year

Where: Nashville, TN

Deadline: Rolling basis

About: Interns work in a variety of departments from promotions, CMT radio, consumer marketing, production management, and cmt.com. The program is 10 weeks with two full days a week and is unpaid. Students must be able to receive college credit.

Where to apply: Mail completed application to CMT/MTV Networks-Nashville Internship Program 330 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37201 For more information visit http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/nashville-tn-internship/

Know of any other internship opportunities? Tell us about them in the comments section.