Production Internship Program

The internship program offers college students the opportunity to develop a working knowledge of and gain experience in the film, television, animation and video game industries. We are seeking students with excellent communication skills who want to learn how these industries work and contribute to the film commission’s efforts to promote and expand these industries in Texas. This internship opportunity is unpaid. 

Intern Duties

• Answering phones, responding to information requests from industry professionals and the public, and taking messages.

• Performing specific research projects assigned by internal departments. Research projects vary depending on the current needs of each department per semester.

• Reading scripts, preparing synopses, and location breakdowns.

• Performing administrative and clerical tasks such as data entry, updating electronic files, inputting information accurately into digital databases, scanning, and photocopying.

Requirements

• Current student or recent graduate (within one year of graduation) in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.

• Ability to work 12-20 hours per week (in at least four-hour time blocks) at our office in downtown Austin, Texas. Applicants not located in the Austin area must acknowledge in their cover letter that they are prepared to reside in the Austin area for the entire duration of the internship. We are unable to provide aid in obtaining housing or transportation.

• Demonstrates professional interest in film, television, or the digital media industry [Animation, Video Games, XR, VFX, Multimedia, and Tech].

• Excellent verbal, written communication, analyzing information, critical thinking, and organization skills.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Interns are not required to receive course credit but may be eligible.

How To Apply

Please visit the Office of the Governor's Internships page to download the Internship Application and apply to be considered.

Questions? Please email Willita Mahone, Internship Coordinator, at film@gov.texas.gov. 

Current Application Period

The Office of the Governor is currently accepting spring intern applications until November 15, 2026.