9 opportunities (1 conference ticket giveaway) • Internships, Full-Time, all-expenses-paid travel roles across several programs in the Creative, Media, Advertising, and Entertainment Industries, etc • Applications live as of September 2, 2026

Welcome back to today's newsletter! I can’t wait to start introducing industry-specific programming, starting with a curated list of media and entertainment programming for students and recent graduates! Note to graduates: some of the programs shared offer both internships and new-grad programs; some may occasionally offer entry-level roles.

I share the programs, but I’m also sharing the tools! Here’s my curated list to help you land early career programming as student and recent graduate:

I’m giving away 5 student tickets to CultureCon 2026!!

Students, we’re going to CultureCon 2026 together and here’s how! I’m so excited to share that I’ve teamed up with CultureCon to give away tickets to this year’s festival 🥳🧡

CultureCon, the largest homecoming for creatives, is perfect for those pursuing creative careers in Marketing, Comms, PR, Art, Entertainment, and everything in between!

I went last year (check out my vlog here) and really enjoyed it, especially as a first-gen creative marketing professional navigating her place in this industry. You can learn more about CultureCon 2026 and this year’s theme, Museum of Us, here

⭐️ If you're currently enrolled at a college or university (undergraduate or graduate), here’s how to enter the giveaway:

PRIZE: 

5 winners will receive one (1) General Admission Weekend tickets to CultureCon: Museum of Us on October 3 + 4 in Brooklyn, NY. Giveaway winners are responsible for their own travel accommodations

RULES:

→ Must be 18+ to attend CultureCon. Must be currently enrolled at a college or university and register with your. edu email address. 

→  Follow @culturecon on Instagram 

→ Follow Jade Walters on LinkedIn 

→ Complete all steps on the form

Giveaway ends Tuesday, September 8 2026. Winners will be notified via email from the CultureCon team. 

📍 Greater Los Angeles Area
💰 $18–$19/hour · 13 weeks · 20–25 hours/week
🎓 College students · All class years
📅 Deadline: September 18, 2026
⚠️ Must attend an eligible Greater LA school or Semester in LA program · U.S. citizen or permanent resident

The opportunity:
Build hands-on television industry experience through a paid, part-time Spring 2027 internship. Opportunities span Agency, Scripted Development, Editing, Unscripted, Music, and PR/Publicity, with placements potentially offered in person, hybrid, or remotely from February 1 through April 30.

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📍 United States · Placements with industry partners
💰 Paid, full-time internship · June–August 2027
🎓 College sophomores, juniors, seniors + graduate students at accredited 4-year U.S. institutions
📅 Deadline: December 1, 2026
⚠️ Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient

The opportunity:
T. Howard connects students with paid internships at media, entertainment, and technology companies while providing mentorship, professional development, networking, and scholarship opportunities. The program includes a 2½-day orientation before interns begin their full-time summer placements with industry partners.

I'm a huge fan of programs like these because they do a great job of combining professional development, mentorship, networking opportunities, scholarships, and pairing interns with their desired roles.

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📍 New York City
💰 All-expenses-paid travel opportunity · February 22–25, 2027
🎓 Undergraduate seniors graduating December 2026, May 2027, or August 2027
📅 Deadline: November 10, 2026
⚠️ Must be a current dues-paying AAF college chapter or unaffiliated student member

The opportunity:
AAF’s Most Promising Students Program brings standout college seniors to New York for an immersive look at advertising, media, marketing, and communications. Selected students participate in company visits, workshops, mentorship, networking, and an exclusive Recruiters Expo featuring direct interviews and career opportunities.

I interviewed Prisca Paul, a 2024 MPS Honoree, about her time in the program and application tips! Check out Prisca’s story and don’t be afraid to reach out to her if you have any questions.

I had the amazing pleasure of being a judge for the 2025 programming, and the applications were wonderful. The ones that stood out the most? Filled with passion, strong storytelling, and true hunger for growing in their early career as entry-level marketing and advertising professionals!

→ LEARN MORE + APPLY

📍 New York · Los Angeles · Orlando · San Francisco · Seattle · Connecticut + remote opportunities
💰 Paid opportunities · Typically 3–6 months, with some extending up to one year
🎓 Current college students + early-career candidates

The opportunity:
Disney offers internships across entertainment, sports, technology, business, and creative fields, giving students hands-on experience working on real projects. Interns can also access professional development, wellness resources, intern programming, and potential perks including theme park admission and merchandise and dining discounts.

→ EXPLORE INTERNSHIPS

📍 New York City · Hybrid
💰 $55,000/year · Full-time
🎓 Early-career creatives with a bachelor’s degree + 1 year of relevant agency experience, including internships

The opportunity:
Taylor is hiring a Junior Copywriter to develop trend-forward social copy and creative concepts for brands across social, press, events, print, campaigns, and cultural moments. The Manhattan-based hybrid role is designed for an early-career creative ready to contribute to ideation and build out campaign materials.

→ APPLY

🎓 First-year, sophomore + junior undergraduates at accredited 4-year U.S. universities
📚 3.2+ GPA · All majors welcome
📅 Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
⚠️ F-1 students may be eligible

The opportunity:
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity offers two pathways: The Edge, providing year-round career preparation, and Success, supporting students pursuing summer internships with corporate partners. Participants receive industry-specific training, career coaching, résumé and interview support, recruiter access, and connections to SEO’s alumni network.

→ EXPLORE THE PROGRAMS

📍 Opportunities with 200+ corporate partners
💰 Paid internship opportunities · Career development offered year-round
🎓 Full-time undergraduates · 3.0+ GPA · At least one summer remaining before graduation
⚠️ Internship placement is competitive and not guaranteed

The opportunity:
INROADS combines career-readiness training, mentorship, and coaching with access to paid internship opportunities at 200+ corporate partners. Students receive customized career and leadership development, networking with executives and alumni, and the potential to participate in multi-year internships while completing college.

→ APPLY / LEARN MORE

📍 Global
💰 Cash rewards + free DJI products
🎓 College students who create content + are active on social media
📅 Rolling applications

The opportunity:
DJI’s Campus Creators Program invites college students to showcase campus life through content creation while joining its global student creator community. Participants can receive cash rewards, free products, early access to releases, creator guidance, community opportunities, and a potential pathway to becoming a DJI Campus Ambassador.

→ APPLY / LEARN MORE

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See you next week,
Jade