Film, Television, and Entertainment Career Community
Welcome to the Film, Television, and Entertainment Career Community!
Wesleyan has a legendary footprint across the global entertainment industry. Generations of Wesleyan graduates shape creative, business, and production spaces worldwide. From influential showrunners and Oscar-winning directors to visionary indie filmmakers and documentary storytellers, Wesleyan alumni define every corner of film, TV, and emerging media.
By utilizing this hub, you tap into a proud tradition of creative excellence and a powerful alumni network.
How to Navigate the Industry
Navigating entertainment as a Wesleyan student means your specific major does not lock you into one box. Unlike traditional corporate fields, entertainment careers are rarely linear.
- Gain Diverse Experience: Most students and recent graduates find their footing by working across multiple areas simultaneously.
- Network Proactively: Creative work is inherently collaborative. This industry demands relentless and proactive networking. Key Networking Tools: use WESlink, WESconnect, LinkedIn, and Alumni Profiles to build your connections.
Explore opportunities and from the different stages of the creative process:
Development
Script coverage is the most common entry point for breaking into entertainment development. In this role, you read screenplays, write summaries, and provide critical evaluations to help executives decide which projects to fund. To learn more about these industry-standard reports, read this guide explaining What is coverage?.
When searching for open roles on job boards or Handshake, look specifically for keywords like “script coverage” or “development intern.” These targeted searches will lead you to valuable hands-on roles, including opportunities with prominent employers like American High, a comedy production company that actively recruits Wesleyan students due to its strong ties with the Wesleyan Career Center.Â
Production
- Crew & PA Positions
Post-Production
- Editing & Technical Roles
💼 Internships, Jobs, & Funding
Learn about a range of opportunities, structured pipelines, financial support and different geographic locations:
- Job & Internship Boards: Access curated, industry-specific job boards.
- Diversity Fellowships: Explore pipeline programs aimed at underrepresented creators.
- Talent Agencies: One of the most highly structured gateways into the entertainment industry
- Gordon Career Center Summer Funding: Apply for financial support to sustain internships in Los Angeles, New York, or anywhere globally.
- Global Hubs & Commissions: Browse regional film commission pages and international industry hubs.
