We offer a variety of internships in different departments such as Script Development, Creative (editing, marketing/advertising, graphic design, etc.), A.I., and Production. Interns are placed based on their area of study, career interests, qualifications, and the needs of the company.

Our internships are unpaid; however we offer academic credit and valuable front-row experience in the film and television industry. Some departments may offer a small stipend to cover travel and meal expenses, typically based on the needs of production, your placement on or off set, and the duties of your role.

Internships generally last for one academic calendar semester (10-15 weeks) during the fall, spring, or summer. Our dates for Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 are as follows:

Spring 2025: 1/13/25-5/9/25

Summer 2025: 6/9/25-8/15/25

Fall 2025: 9/15/25-12/13/25

We are aware of varied school schedules and will try to accommodate individual requests. 

To apply for an internship, please fill out the form below.

Internship applications open on Handshake during the following windows:

• Fall Internships: July 15 – August 15
• Spring Internships: November 15 – December 15
• Summer Internships: March 15 – April 15

If you are selected for one of our internships, you will receive an email from Matt Sacca, Head of Development, with an internship offer. If you accept the position, you will then refer to the Intern Handbook for next steps!

Yes, you can apply for multiple positions that align with your skills and interests. Please submit a separate application for each position you are interested in.

We accept applications from current students in good academic standing who have at least a 3.0 GPA and are passionate about the film and television industry.

While previous experience in film or TV is beneficial, it is not required. We look for candidates who are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and have a strong interest in the industry.

Intern responsibilities vary by department but may include assisting with production tasks, conducting research, preparing script coverage, supporting marketing efforts, managing social media accounts, and more. Your internship supervisor and other American High faculty will guide you throughout your internship.

In order to be considered for on-set opportunities, please apply for our Production Internship. Development and Creative interns work entirely off-set.

Absolutely! We offer various networking events, including weekly workshops and Q&A sessions with industry veterans and entertainment professionals that are FREE to all interns. Interns local to Syracuse will also be invited to any advance screenings of our upcoming films that occur during the internship window.

Development interns work remotely, while Creative interns can work remotely or in-person depending on their proximity to Syracuse — exact schedule confirmed on a case-by-case basis. 

Our production internships are on-site at our main office located in Liverpool, NY (right outside of Syracuse!). Production interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

At American High, we play as hard as we work. Come prepared to do an amazing job, but feel free to dress casually around the office! If you’re working on set, please be mindful of dressing appropriately for any weather or location-related conditions (snow, in the woods, etc).

While an internship does not guarantee full-time employment, we often hire former interns who have excelled during their time with us. Interns are encouraged to stay in touch with their supervisors.

Yes, upon successful completion of the internship, interns may request a letter of recommendation from their supervisor or mentor. Requests will be approved on a case-by-case basis according to the supervisor’s bandwidth and the intern’s performance.