Internships & Structured Opportunities

What some people call an internship, WHCA calls a Production Crew Experience (PCE).  This is because our 12-week program is designed not just for students, but also for emerging media professionals and community volunteers looking to grow in a structured environment. The program follows a clear curriculum that builds on each participant’s progress toward real, tangible goals.

Through hands-on projects in production, editing, event coverage, and community storytelling, PCE participants build a personal portfolio and receive support to develop tools like a professional website or media résumé. Many continue working with WHCA or within our creative circle long after the program ends.

Two participation tracks are available:

  • Production Crew Intern (PCI): Unpaid, for enrolled students seeking academic credit and résumé-building experience

  • Production Crew Member (PCM): Unpaid, for community members or non-students seeking professional development and creative opportunities

You’ll receive structured support throughout the program, including regular check-ins at weeks 4, 8, and 12.
Those who demonstrate exceptional initiative and reliability may be considered for promotion to a paid Production Crew Apprentice (PCA) role after 4+ weeks of documented time and completed content in their PCE Dashboard. (More on this below.)

Please note:
The PCE program, including any PCA promotion, is capped at 12 weeks. Continued employment, freelance work, or other opportunities with WHCA or any of our affiliates after the PCE may be available but are not guaranteed.