FX Original Programming Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
About The Position
About the Role & Program: Would you like to take your passion for television to the next level by working alongside FX's Emmy Award winning team? As an intern for the FX Original Programming team, you'd contribute your skills and knowledge of television industry to help our growing slate of content in Development, Current Series, and Casting. We have a prestigious slate of programming across streaming and cable that includes FX originals Alien: Earth, Shōgun, The Bear, Welcome To Wrexham, The Beauty, American Horror Story, Adults, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and many more. Our team has received 637 Emmy® Award nominations and won 136 Emmys! This is a full time internship, and the approximate dates of this internship are from June 2026 through December 2026. As an intern, you will report directly to the Coordinator of Development. A cover letter indicating your interest and knowledge of the FX brand is required. What You Will Do You'd join a team dedicated to creating groundbreaking content. We endeavor to give you as much exposure to the creative process, real-world scenarios and skill sets as we can so that you not only learn about FX Original Series but walk away with the skills and experience necessary to help launch a potential career in TV. You will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with our shows, as well as be given tasks from the Development, Current Programming, and Casting departments. You will be encouraged to read the trades and ask questions. We motivate our intern to pursue things that intrigue you. Every single day as a FX Original Programming Intern is different! You may expect to do any of the following: Writing coverage Entering information into grids Updating development reports Assisting with research projects Assist the team with administrative duties
Requirements
- Exhibits advanced writing skills and an ability to analyze story and write coverage
- Previous experience reading at a high volume and strong research skills
- Demonstrated interest in cable and streaming television with a strong understanding of the competitive landscape
- Familiarity with industry talent (writers, directors, actors, etc.)
- Analytical skills for developing projects and giving notes as well as identifying talent (writers, directors, actors)
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- A cover letter indicating your interest and knowledge of the FX brand is required.
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through December 2026.
- Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, California area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a professional environment
- Passion for learning and eagerness to be a team player
- General knowledge of FX Networks programming
- A background using Airtable
- Senior Year Preferred
Responsibilities
- Writing coverage
- Entering information into grids
- Updating development reports
- Assisting with research projects
- Assist the team with administrative duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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