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INTERNSHIPS          

                                             

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A key part of American INSIGHT's strategy is the commitment to create and foster Internships for highly talented students in the Philadelphia area.

American INSIGHT welcomes self-motivated college-age students of all majors to aid in the production of our films and assist in overall nonprofit duties in this hands-on, cooperative environment.

 

Our Internship program is a process marked by active independent learning. Although Interns are at all times supervised by professional staff and crew, they are expected to utilize their own unique skills. Creative thinking is encouraged.

Once accepted into the program, Interns are engaged in an atmosphere where their opinions and ideas are respected and required. The experience provides support, but expects a degree of maturity and independence as well. Self-reliance and ingenuity are key qualities that Interns learn as they help solve the daily challenges of researching, producing and marketing high-quality historical films.

If you are interested in an Internship at American  INSIGHT please email a cover letter, resume and work samples to: interns@americaninsight.org or call us at 610.617.9919.


American INSIGHT advertises its Internship Program at

the following institutions:


Art Institute of Philadelphia

Bryn Mawr College
Drexel University
• Experience.com
• Future Media Concepts
Haverford College
• Innovation Philadelphia
Moore College of Art and Design
• MonsterTrak

St. Joseph’s University
Swarthmore College
Temple University

Trinity University
University of the Arts
University of Pennsylvania
Ursinus College
Villanova University

Wellesley College

American INSIGHT wishes to thank the following Interns who have contributed to our productions:

Waldo Aguirre - University of the Arts

Joanna Benjamin - Haverford College

Lauren Collins - Carnegie Mellon University

Angelina Conti - Haverford College

Luke Fentress - Rome, Italy

Carla Gentile -Villanova University
Jennifer Gilbert -Villanova University
Colleen Gillon -Villanova University
Alana Hoffman - University of the Arts

Latia Johnson - Art Institute of Philadelphia

Jesse Kennedy -Eastern State University

Theresa McCaffery - Art Institute of Philadelphia
Clare Murray -Villanova University

Jake Paine -Drexel University
Patricia Perez -Villanova University

Janine Rabb - Temple University

Chris Rorer -Trinity College

Laura Ann Rugarber - University of Pennsylvania
Lindsay Shoff - Villanova University

Victoria Vargas - Haverford College

Molly Wasser - Wellesley College
Victoria Winterhalter -Villanova University

Palmer Yale - University  of Pennsylvania

Carl Yungmann - Drexel University

 

Intern Testimonials

The collective, collaborative environment at American INSIGHT is rare and important for young people with limited career experience. I would recommend this job based largely on that dynamic and the emphasis on creativity and inspiration."

                                                          Angelina Conti, Haverford College

"Although I only came to American INSIGHT for a summer internship,I ended up staying for an entire year because I learned so much more than I expected to learn from a typical internship. The office was open and hands on, my superiors listened to and took into consideration my opinions, and the experience that I gained in the past year proved immeasurable. In addition to learning the daily life of an office, I gained experience in film festival submission, public relation duties, rights and reproductions work with local and national museums, creating documentary credits, expanding American INSIGHT’s Internship Program, and independent distribution."

                                                       Jennifer Gilbert, Villanova University

"I have thoroughly enjoyed working at American INSIGHT and know I have learned much through the experience. I worked primarily on research for an upcoming documentary, A Sacred Challenge. My job was to research and compile information pertaining to William Penn, while another intern focused on Violet Oakley… By working at American INSIGHT, I was able to learn about nonprofit organizations, business, presentations of an idea and even about filmmaking."

                                              Victoria Winterhalter, Villanova University

"Inspiring artist Jean-Michel Basquiat once said, “I know one day I’ll turn the corner, and I won’t be ready for it.” His profound statement certainly could be applied to my experience with American Insight. If you want something more than getting coffee, answering phones, and wrapping AV chords, I recommend this experience to you. This job has boosted my spirit, my rolodex, and my resume. "

                                                                       Jake Paine, Drexel University

"I came to American INSIGHT when Arthur B. Carles: Philadelphia Artist was being edited, and I was responsible for organizing the legal paperwork to finish editing the film… At American INSIGHT I found something I enjoyed doing. In the fall, I will start law school and specialize in copyright law."

                                                              Patricia Perez, Villanova University

"At American INSIGHT, the world of filmmaking and historical documentaries becomes reality rather than the theory espoused by my professors in my film classes. In school, I never get to learn about the business side of film production, which just as important as the artistic side. In order to achieve my current aspiration to be a filmmaker, I need to know the invaluable business and fundraising skills that I learned at American INSIGHT."

                                                              Molly Wasser, Wellesley College

"At American INSIGHT I was able to develop my fundraising skills; specifically, I researched the online Foundation Center Directory and compiled a database of local and national foundations that would be good candidates for providing support… My involvement in American INSIGHT gave me valuable marketable skills and experience and I now have the confidence to take my first steps into the career world."

                                                        Colleen Gillon, Villanova University

"At American INSIGHT I have acquired knowledge of the nonprofit sector, film production, and office management and developed the abilities to multitask and work under deadline. Additionally, because of American INSIGHT’s small size, I feel I have been able to have significant input at a higher level than I would in a larger organization."

                                                           Carla Gentile, Villanova University