Internships are a fantastic opportunity to get hands on experience in your field of interest. They will give you insight into possible careers and look great on your resume. Many companies in the Los Angeles area want UCLA Greeks to come work for them, so check out the listings below and Good Luck!
Investment Banking
Company: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Investment Firm
Position: Intern, working with established Financial Advisor Practice
Wage: Paid
Available: Winter and Spring 2007, 8-12 hours a week
Description: Our commitment is to make sure that you are knowledgeable and educated about the financial services industry once you have completed your internship.
Daily Activities include the following:
-Helping create portfolios for current and potential clients
-Marketing to clients and prospects
-Scheduling clients meetings
-Helping with seminars
To Apply: Email resume to the following person:
Michael M. Darley
Marshall-Darley Group
Vice-President Wealth Management
Financial Planning Specialist
Michael.m.darley@smithbarney.com
Entertainment Industry
Company: Allied Integrated Marketing
Position: Publicity & Promotions Intern
Wage: Volunteer, optional course credit
Available: Winter/Spring 2010
Description: Interns will work on the promotional and publicity campaigns for major film releases, and will learn to work with the local entertainment promotions and media partners. We’re looking for bright, creative self-starters with a winning attitude. Excellent communication skills are a must. Communications and marketing majors preferred.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume via email to handerson@alliedim.com
Company: Warner Bros.
Position: Television Programming Research & Analysis department
Credit Internship
Wage: Course Credit
Available: Winter/Spring 2010
Description:
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Warner Bros. Television seeks a Credit Only Intern for the Television Programming Research & Analysis department. The Research Department works with all areas of Warner Bros. Television, providing information and analysis related to consumer reaction to WBTV shows as well as to the television landscape in general. The department monitors ratings and scheduling trends and conducts focus groups to gather direct feedback from the audience on specific shows. The Research Intern will assist all members of the department in all aspects of this research. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone aspiring to start a career in the television industry to get hands-on exposure to and experience with all aspects of the television studio business.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Download overnight ratings from Nielsen.
- Create and maintain various reports tracking series ratings and program test scores.
- Monitor broadcast and cable schedules; update grids for staff.
- Attend focus groups exploring viewer reaction to new and established primetime broadcast series.
- Prepare screeners and questionnaires for focus groups.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a matriculating student at a college or university that accepts internships for credit.
- No direct work experience necessary.
- Requires a working knowledge of Microsoft software (Word, Excel), and the ability to work with numbers.
- A strong interest in the field of television.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to Keleah Brewster at: