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Paid Internships for
Young Adults 

Kickstart your career in media with our paid internships, offering hands-on experience in filmmaking, audio production, and more. Work alongside industry professionals, gain valuable skills, and build your portfolio while earning a paycheck.

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Now accepting applications for the Summer 2025 Internship and Spring 2025 Career Success Intensive (CSI)!

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Young Adults (Ages 18 - 25)

Internships

Launch your career in digital media with BAYCAT's paid internships.

 

This summer, you can work through the pre-production process of a personal project. Folks with some filmmaking experience will:

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  • revisit technical skills through open lab time, project development, and exploratory visits;

  • build on prior knowledge;

  • grow your network; and

  • specialize in your desired field.

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Our intensive is for all creatives ages 18 and up, with priority given to San Francisco residents; we strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and disabled folks to register. It runs Mondays through Thursdays, from July 8 to August 15, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM.

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(We will start on a Tuesday and end on a Friday.)

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Our general review periods are January-February (for Spring), April-May (for Summer), and August-September (for Fall). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so check back during these periods for priority deadlines.​

Career Success Intensives

Get hands-on training in specific media roles with BAYCAT's Career Success Intensives (CSIs).

 

This spring, you can become a camera operator!​ You'll learn how to:

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  • capture desired shots and movements;

  • manage gear and support your team;

  • pull focus and prepare cameras for shots; and

  • label cards and hand them to the digital imaging technician (DIT).

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Our intensive is for all creatives ages 18 and up, with priority given to San Francisco residents; we strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and disabled folks to register. It runs Mondays through Thursdays, from May 12-22, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM.

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(The May 13 session will end at 2 PM.)

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The application closes on Wednesday, April 23, so sign up soon!​

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Production Assistance

Working on set, the production assistant supports all aspects of the film shoot. Tasks such as setting up equipment, organizing props, and supporting the producers and directors.

Production Coordination

With heavy involvement in pre-production, the production coordinator makes sure the crew is set up for success. Tasks include making arrangements before the shoot day and often supporting the producers and directors on set.

Cinematography

The cinematographer acts as the camera operator on set, working closely with the director of photography to capture the framing and lighting that will best communicate the director’s vision.

Video Editing &

Motion Graphics

The video editor is responsible for editing the recorded raw footage into the finished product. Most video editors learn motion graphics to be able to give movement to titles, lower thirds, and informational text.

320 CAREERS

Since 2008, we’ve propelled more than 320 interns into careers in the media and creative industries as producers, videographers, cinematographers, video editors, photographers, production assistants, and more.

82% HIRED

82% of our graduates have been hired by major media, entertainment, tech, advertising, and PR companies — all entities that play a pivotal role in shaping the stories of our society.

"I really can’t express how it feels to know that BAYCAT was there for me and you are the reason I am a Cinematographer at the SF Giants! Thank you so much for getting me this opportunity!  You have been a huge part of my life and continue to be a huge part of my future.  I plan on being one of your many success stories."

Iman Rodney 

Cinematographer & Emmy Winner
SF Giants

"After college, all I wanted was an opportunity to show the media skills I learned. BAYCAT not only gave me this opportunity, but it also let me hone my craft and break into the media industry. I never imagined I would be creating amazing work people see every day. Thank you BAYCAT, for believing in me."

Jocelyn Carranza

Assistant Editor

Goodby Silverstein & Partners

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Success Stories

''BAYCAT is one of those places I wish I knew about sooner. It allowed me to thrive in a field I was most passionate about, and got me the opportunity to meet with recruiters in my career. Because of BAYCAT, I am now a Production Assistant at Industrial Light & Magic and I couldn’t be more proud to have started with such an amazing program!”

Remal Halabi 

Freelance Second Camera Assistant

"BAYCAT ignited my passion to tell stories. [They] nurtured my vision and helped me develop the skills I needed to be successful in the film industry. Incredibly thankful for all of my mentors and spring 2018 cohort, they believed in me and still believe in me! "

Mahelet Gezachew

Development Executive at Makeready

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