Dear Paley Friends,
The Peter Roth Internship Program, a comprehensive paid internship program for
students interested in a career in scripted television, is now accepting applications! We
invite you to share this information with your students and professors.
This program includes three key components for an unparalleled educational
experience:
Amazing access! Interns will meet and interact with top TV executives, the most
respected showrunners, renowned writers, talent, and others through guest
lectures, red carpet events, and Q&A sessions, fostering the art and craft of
storytelling.
Hands-on Experience! Students will work for the Paley Center where they will
be provided practical experience and valuable understanding of the television
and streaming industries.
Representation and Storytelling in Media! Using the renowned Paley Archive
and its unmatched collection of television programming, the Paley Center offers a
comprehensive course for students to explore the importance of representation
and storytelling both in front of and behind the camera.
After completing the internship, students will join a thriving alumni community with
ongoing engagement and support from the Paley Center as they navigate their careers.
Through a Paley intern alumni association, they will continue to receive expert advice
and counsel, special networking opportunities and events, and make lifelong
connections within the television industry.
MORE ABOUT THE PETER ROTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Peter Roth Internship Program is named in honor of the legendary television
executive, offers 20 talented undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds,
underserved communities, and underrepresented groups in the media and
entertainment industry an unrivaled paid apprenticeship experience for those interested
in a career developing, writing, and producing scripted content for television. This
prestigious internship has been created to inspire the next generation of television
professionals to embody Peter Roth’s visionary ideals including his commitment to
innovative storytelling, his love for writers, and his passion for the art form of television.
The program will also underscore the critical importance of nurturing a diverse array of
creative voices and portrayals on television—a hallmark of Peter Roth’s career.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in a college degree
program at an accredited college/university.
Applicants must be a junior or senior level student by September 2026.
GPA of 3.2 or higher.
The selection is highly competitive and based on a combination of criteria including
evidence of exemplary academic achievement and exceptional leadership
skills. Students from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
HOW TO APPLY
More information about the Peter Roth Internship and a link to the application can be
found on our site: Peter Roth Internship – Main Page. Applications must be submitted
online by Wednesday, January 14 th , 2026 by 11:59PM
If you have additional questions, please email
peterrothinternshipprogram@paleycenter.org