A memorable summer internship in TV broadcasting
This summer Brooklyn College student Henrietta Cartwright participated in a once-in-a-lifetime internship with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation. Below, Henrietta describes her summer experiences:
My interest in programming began in 2007. I was enrolled at the College of the Bahamas and at that time was developing a show for young kids to listen to on the radio. As I continued my education, I developed two more series, this time not for radio. I had a newfound love for television production.
I’ve been a student at Brooklyn College since fall 2009 and each semester I would put off applying for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation internship. During the end of 2011 I felt that this was something I had to do; I had to apply for this internship in the programming category. During early spring (2012), I began the application process. I knew that if given the opportunity, this internship would change my life. I got the call a few months later and was told that I’d been accepted into the program. There was no way that I would give up this opportunity of a lifetime.
I was placed in a group of interns who were all eager to soak up this wonderful experience. The TV Academy Foundation served as a guide and provided the structure we needed to use our time wisely and to make the most of our experiences and connections. I was placed with my host company at USA network and the support there was remarkable. Everyday was a day to learn and explore; it was definitely a hands-on experience. I shadowed the show Necessary Roughness and was given the opportunity to see just how much goes into the creative process.