Feature Film Production Academic Credit Only / Unpaid Internship

The Jim Henson Feature Films dept. is seeking interns who are passionate about film development and production. Interns will support the team in the creative development of live action and animated movies by providing coverage of scripts, books, and other materials, and collaborating on special assignments and projects. This unpaid internship is only open to current students who will receive academic credit for their participation and must have in-person availability for 2-3 days a week. The ideal candidate is a skilled writer and communicator who enjoys exploring new concepts and working collaboratively. Prior coverage experience preferred.

Applicants should submit a one-page resume, cover letter, and a coverage or writing sample showcasing their analytical skills. Apply to CreativeInternships@henson.com with the subject line "Feature Films Internship // Your Name".

The Jim Henson Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Jim Henson Company – a premier provider of family entertainment for over 60 years and computer-generated animation since 1993 – is seeking a PR/Social Media Intern.   

JOB TITLE:                              PR/Social Media Intern
DEPT. NAME:                         PR/Marketing
DEPT #:                                   010
LOCATION:                             Hollywood, CA
REPORTS TO:                         Manager, Publicity and Social Media

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Provide general office and administrative support in the company’s marketing department, especially in social media. The candidate will be expected to work a maximum of twenty (20) hours a week.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Will identify social trends and assist in generating content ideas that leverage those opportunities.
• Will assist in scheduling and publishing social content related to The Jim Henson Company’s brands.
• Will draft original posts and digital content for The Jim Henson Company’s social media platforms.
• Will work closely with members of a variety of company teams, including legal, sales, creative affairs, and executive.
• Will assist with general office support, telephones, and filing.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Understanding of publishing on social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Snapchat.  
• Experience with databases, particularly Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Google Analytics and social platform analytics is a plus.
• Proficiency in creating social content including editing video clips and gifs are a plus.  
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to multitask and get work completed on or before deadlines.

COMPENSATION

• This internship is an unpaid position and is open to all current students who will receive school credit for the internship.
• All candidates must get prior approval from their school/academic advisor confirming that they will receive school credit for the internship.
• School credit confirmation must be presented to JHC prior to beginning an internship.

TO APPLY

Please apply online by submitting documents to MarketingInternships@henson.com :

• A one-page resume.
• A cover letter referencing the position for which you are applying, specifically stating reasons why you are interested in interning at Henson and why you feel you would be a good fit for this position and our company.  Please cite past work experience or college activities that speak to your qualifications.

SUBJECT LINE:  JHC PR/Marketing Internship

NO phone calls or faxes.

The Jim Henson Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB TITLE: Television Intern DEPT. NAME: Creative Affairs - Television LOCATION: Hollywood JOB DESCRIPTION The Creative Affairs department is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated interns who are eager to learn about the television development and production across our children’s and primetime slates. This internship takes place in-person, on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot in Hollywood, CA, with our team of television executives who you will shadow and support throughout the internship. You will see how our company functions from behind the scenes and play a large role in contributing to our goals. The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, live action, and animation. Henson’s most recent television credits include the reboot of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock and the animated series Harriet the Spy for Apple TV+, the Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original series, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and original Netflix preschool franchise Word Party, Earth to Ned for Disney+, and Dinosaur Train, Splash and Bubbles and Sid the Science Kid for PBS KIDS. Who you are: - An excellent writer and communicator. You love digging into new ideas and synthesizing information. - A team player. You strive to make an impact through your work and contribute to the goals of the team. - A curious mind. You are eager to learn, know how to work independently, and can identify what you should be working on even when you’re not assigned a specific task. - A self-starter. You know how to break down an assignment and complete it in a timely manner/by the deadline. - A mature professional. You know how to navigate new experiences, ask for help when needed, and request feedback often. - A leader. You act with integrity, build strong relationships, and are guided by our company’s purpose; To make the world a better place by inspiring people to celebrate life. - JHC’s Creative Affairs Internship is open to college students who are currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. Candidates must be available a minimum of 16 hours  per week (days and hours to be determined). -Major in film, television, animation, entertainment, media or art is preferred but not required.   What you will do:

• Provide insightful and concise coverage on books, screenplays, pitch documents and other materials.
• Assist in creative and business research by compiling materials and presenting findings in a straightforward, detailed, and comprehensive manner.
• Compile artwork and materials for pitch presentations.
• Review and provide feedback on development materials; attend creative meetings and practice pitches and give feedback as appropriate.
• Immerse yourself in industry trends and news utilizing resources provided to you and report on these findings as requested.

College-Credit:

• The Creative Affairs Internship is an unpaid position open to all current students who will receive school credit for the internship.
• All candidates must get prior approval from their school/academic advisor confirming that they will receive school credit for the internship.
• School credit confirmation must be presented to JHC prior to beginning an internship.

Application Instructions: Submit the following documents to CreativeInternships@henson.com with the subject line "Television Internship // Your Name”:

• A one-page resume.
• A cover letter referencing the position for which you are applying, specifically stating reasons why you are interested in interning at Henson and why you feel you would be a good fit for this position and our company. Please cite past work experience or college activities that speak to your qualifications.
• A writing sample. This could be coverage that you’ve done for another internship or a college-level paper that demonstrates how you synthesize information, evaluate a piece (book, film, television), and communicate your ideas/present an argument.
• We suggest submitting materials as pdfs in order to maintain design and formatting.
• No phone calls, please.
• The Jim Henson Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We strive to foster an inclusive environment and build a team that is inclusive across race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, national origin, and veteran status.

The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and animation. Henson’s most recent television credits include Duff’s Happy Fun Bake Time for Discovery+, Earth to Ned for Disney+, Fraggle Rock: Rock On! for Apple TV+, and the Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. The Company is currently in production on the upcoming series Harriet the Spy and a reboot of Fraggle Rock, both for Apple TV+, as well as Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio for Netflix, and the feature film The Portable Door.

The Digital Creature Shop is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated interns who are eager to learn live action and virtual production in our Digital Creature Shop department. This internship takes place in-person, on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot in Hollywood. You will shadow and support the Manager, Digital Production throughout the internship. You will see how our company functions from behind the scenes and play a large role in contributing to our goals.

TITLE: DCS Editorial/Production Intern

DEPT. NAME: Digital Creature Shop

LOCATION: Hollywood

Who you are:

• A junior or senior majoring in film/video production

• Proven fluency in video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro)

• Experience as a crew member on multiple student film sets.

• The position requires some manual labor (moving and setting up equipment)

• Reliable team member with a positive, collaborative attitude.

• Competence in one (or more) of the following areas is a plus: production audio, DIT management, lighting, basic camera operation

• Familiarity with animation workflows, Maya and/or Unreal Engine is a plus

JHC’s DCS Production Internship is open to college students who are currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. Candidates must be available a minimum of 16 hours per week (days and hours to be determined).

Applications from students majoring in film & video production are encouraged to apply.

What you will do:

• Take on editing responsibilities for Henson social media and web videos. This includes ingesting & organizing audio and camera files, editing audio and

  • video in Adobe Premiere Pro, and exporting for social media and web platforms.

  • Be a key production resource for productions in the DCS “mini-studio”. This is a space that we use to produce social media content and other small projects. You will assist users with camera operation, audio recording, file management, and possibly video editing.

  • Production assistant for the DCS department: move, set up, and strike computers, cables, set elements as needed

  • Assist with organization and inventory management of DCS equipment

  College-Credit

  • This internship is an unpaid position open to all current students who will receive school credit for the internship.

  • All candidates must get prior approval from their school/academic advisor confirming that they will receive school credit for the internship.

  • School credit confirmation must be presented to JHC prior to beginning an internship.

  To Apply: Follow the application instructions provided to you by your Career Center or submit the following documents to CreatureshopInternships@henson.com with the subject line ‘DCS Editorial/Production Internship’:

  • A one-page resume.

  • A cover letter referencing stating reasons why you are interested in interning at Henson and any appliable work experience or college activities that speak to your qualifications. (Include a portfolio website, if you have one)

  • No phone calls, please.

  The Jim Henson Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to foster an inclusive environment and build a team that is inclusive across race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, national origin, and veteran status.
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Jim Henson NY Creature Shop College Credit Internship

Are you a DIY handyperson who enjoys figuring out how things work and why? Are you obsessed with finding creative ways to organize tools and materials? Then this internship is perfect for you!

Jim Henson’s NY Creature Shop is a high-end creature design and fabrication studio. We build custom puppets, props and costumes, and we’re looking for someone who is excited about working in this inspiring environment – supporting projects and builders with the logistical work that goes into running a shop.

Our ideal candidate is serious about being organized. Sculpting, building, and/or sewing skills are a plus, but not required.

What You Will Learn:
• The nitty gritty of what it takes to run a puppet workshop.
• The sources and characteristics of a wide variety of materials.
• How to creatively organize space to facilitate efficient workflow.
• What it takes to run a successful puppet shop.
• Basic building techniques when the opportunity presents.

What We Require:
• Positive attitude.
• Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.
• Creative and Flexible.
• Familiarity with basic workshop tools and materials, but we will also train.
• Interest in puppetry and building techniques used in puppet fabrication.
• Interest in working collaboratively with a group of creative people.

We value all our interns and go the extra mile to make sure you receive a learning experience that fits your creative goals. You will become extremely knowledgeable in material types and sourcing, a master at judging different foam densities and thickness, and understanding the right uses for each. You will also learn how to work in a professional environment and have ample opportunity to network with puppet builders and other professionals in the puppetry field.

This is a part-time college credit internship.

Details:
This internship is for school credit. The position begins immediately and runs for approximately 3 months. You are expected to work 8 – 24 hours (1 – 3 days) a week.