This week’s top ten entertainment industry internships include several major opportunities for qualified candidates. The top internship of the week comes from Warner Bros. in the form of an MBA internship which promises to groom the successful candidate for a high level entertainment industry career. Other highlights include the opportunity to work with NBC’s 2012 Olympics Marketing Team and to work hands-on in the movie industry for 15 weeks with Sony Pictures.

1. Nickelodeon Recreation Creative Studio Internship – Attraction/Scenic Design Team
   The Nickelodeon Recreation Group brings a live version of the Nickelodeon experience to a wide variety of different places, including theme parks and cruises. Creative interns are currently needed to assist the Attraction/Scenic Design team at Nickelodeon Recreation Orlando.
2. WGN TV Internship – Weather Team
   WGN has an opening for a student who is either majoring or minoring in atmospheric science or meteorology. The successful candidate will have a hands-on role in the weather team and will be responsible for conducting climate research and editing the Tribune Weather webpage.
3. Sony Pictures Spectrum Internship – Video Operations Team 
   Sony Pictures has a wide array of internships available, including a position within the Video Operations team of their Motion Pictures division. The internship will last for 15 weeks and will provide the interns with real world experience within the movie industry.
4. NBC Universal East Coast Internship – Sports & Olympics Marketing Team
   NBC Universal is seeking qualified interns to assist them with the marketing operations of the upcoming 2012 Olympics. Candidates will work closely with NBC’s marketing department to help ensure a profitable summer Olympics for the network.
5. Warner Bros. Entertainment Group – MBA Summer Internship (Requisition #: 128334BR) 
   Warner Bros. has an opportunity for students currently enrolled in an MBA program to be mentored by top professionals and groomed towards a future career as an industry leader. The successful candidates will currently be ranked at the top of their classes and will have a love for both business and the entertainment industry.
6. SiriusXM OutQ Radio Internship – The Michaelangelo Signorile Show Team
   SiriusXM has an opening for qualified interns to join their lighthearted liberal talk show. Interns will learn about the radio industry and broadcasting through a very hands-on approach with this Daily Show styled LGBT program.
7. St. Louis Cardinals Internship – Special Events Team 
   The reigning World Series champions are seeking interns for their Special Events department. The selected interns will assist the Special Events team with the production of game day and non-game day related events at Busch Stadium.
8. Sony Music/RED Distribution Internship – ‘stache Media Marketing Team
   ‘stache Media is the marketing division of Sony Music’s RED Distribution. Internships are now available for independent and motivated individuals who are interested in a marketing career in the music industry.
9. IGN Entertainment Internship – Engineering Team
   IGN, the leading online website about gaming, offers periodic internships throughout all of their departments, including the engineering team. Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit an application now to be considered for the next opening.
10. Country Music Television (CMT) Internship – Production Management Team 
    CMT has an ongoing intern program which is currently seeking qualified candidates to work hands-on with their Production Management team. The successful intern will thrive in a fast paced environment and will have a passion for learning the production side of television.

Every week we will be posting new and interesting internship opportunities in the entertainment industry. Please take a look below to see the top ten picks for this week. You’ll find something that interests you, whether it’s a spot on the NBC Film Production and Development Team or with the Detroit Pistons doing Graphic Design.

1. Warner Music Group Spring 2012 Internship – Publishing Team
   Warner Music Group is currently seeking qualified interns to fill roles in all of their departments, including publishing, licensing and HR. The selected interns will work closely with a business professional within their department and will be responsible for completing a special project.
2. NBC West Coast Spring 2012 Internship – Film Production and Development Team
   NBC has an opening in their entertainment production and development division for qualified candidates who are currently enrolled in college. This position will provide an intern with hands on experience working in all aspects of the television entertainment industry, including development, physical production, music and distribution.
3. Sony West Coast Winter/Spring 2012 Internship – Music Licensing Team
   Sony’s Music Entertainment division has several internships available, including positions in their music licensing, artist and repertoire, human resources, new media and sales departments. Interns working with the music licensing team will gain hands on experience working with seasoned professionals in the licensing department.
4. Nickelodeon Games Group Internship – Creative/Art Team
   Nickelodeon has several internships available, including some in their creative/art department. Successful candidates will be responsible for undertaking product testing, research and reporting, special projects and general administrative tasks for their team.
5. Warner Bros. Entertainment Group Internship – Publicity Team (Requisition #: 128299BR)
   Warner Bros. is looking for an intern for their publicity department. The successful intern must have strong computer and social networking skills and have a passion for pop culture. The position entails seeking out all publicity about Warner Bros. projects and compiling it for future usage.
6. SiriusXM Radio Spring 2012 Internship – Howard Stern Team
   SiriusXM is looking for qualified interns to join their Howard Stern Series and Specials team. Those selected will be involved in the creation of 20 weeks worth of episodes for the Howard Stern Show. Responsibilities will include editing segments, transcribing interviews and dubbing shows.
7. WGN TV Internship – Morning News Anchor Team
   Chicago’s WGN is seeking a qualified intern with an interest in becoming a news anchor. Although the intern will not have on-air time, they will be working closely with the morning news anchors and will be responsible for contributing to special reports and regular news stories, along with compiling guest research.
8. Detroit Pistons Internship – Graphic Design Team
   The NBA’s Detroit Pistons is seeking a design or graphics major to intern in their graphics department. The successful candidate will work on the basic layout of multiple different types of advertising, including signs and autograph cards.
9. FOX 2000 Pictures Spring 2012 Internship – Film Development and Production Team
   FOX 2000 has openings for interns who have a passion for the movie industry. Those selected will assist the executive assistants of various movie productions with a mixture of creative and administrative tasks.
10. MTV Networks Internship – MTV News, Docs and Specials Team
    MTV Networks is looking for interns in all of their departments, including the News, Docs and Specials team. Interns will be responsible for a diverse range of duties and will receive hands-on experience on working on one of the MTV sets.