"Following the success of last year’s Peter Roth Internship, we are very excited to launch the third edition of the program and give students an unrivaled opportunity to participate in an extraordinary experience where they will learn from some of the most creative experts in the business and network with extremely talented professionals."

Maureen J. Reidy

"We are so excited to welcome and support such a talented, passionate, and dedicated cohort of future media executives, creators, writers, and thought leaders. I fully expect, and I am convinced, that they will make a significant contribution towards the betterment and nurturing of great television."

Peter Roth

“This internship has truly nurtured my love for television. Getting to hear from, learn and ask questions of working television professionals who consistently showcase the passion they have for this industry inspires me to keep going. The constant positive encouragement and atmosphere that this internship has provided for me has been unlike any other I have ever had the privilege to be a part of. The friends that I have made here will last a lifetime and I would not have this without the Peter Roth Internship. Thank you for always taking the time to speak to us, cheer us on and remind us that as the future of television, we have the power to create change.”

Abena Ababio

“The Paley Center is a TV aficionado’s playground. There wasn’t a day where I didn't feel excited to go to work and I cannot thank the Paley family enough for welcoming us. As we heard from various guest speakers, the industry can be a challenging thing to break into. But you made us feel like we had the industry at our fingertips, you made us realize our potential, and above all, you taught us how to learn (and unlearn) media representations in order to craft a happier and more authentic media landscape for the future.”

Jillian Russell

“I am always most inspired by those who demand mentorship and support to be a vital part of their legacy, and so I am deeply inspired by you! This internship has expanded my love of television, my ability to succeed in the industry, and it’s given me life-long friends. Each speaker, visit, and project made me more excited to arrive at the Paley Center every single day and to make the most of this spectacular opportunity. And yet even with all those amazing things, I consider the friendships I formed to be the greatest thing I have ever received from an internship or job in my life (if you knew how many jobs I’d had you’d be flattered!). I can’t wait for our names to be side by side on screen and marquees, nominations and wins. Thank you for a legacy of mentorship!”

Daejah Woolery

“Being a South Asian immigrant, it’s difficult to find people on television who look like me and who share the same experiences as I do. With the help of this program and everything I have learned, I hope I can share my story with other young people from my background! Thank you so much! I think we can all agree that this experience has changed our lives forever!”

Afnan Answar

“The Peter Roth Internship Program provided me with numerous opportunities and answers about the media world. It made me recognize that there are countless avenues to follow for success while also reminding me that there will always be people there guiding me along the way. I was so fortunate to be with a cohort class of like-minded, enthusiastic, and talented individuals. In our weeks together, we got to form a little family, and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend my Summer in New York.”

Pranay Mathu

“The Peter Roth Internship gave me a nurturing community of passionate, inspiring, brilliant, and hilarious future television writers and trailblazers that I feel lucky enough to call lifelong friends. Through exciting studio visits and sessions with established changemakers in the television industry, I feel motivated and excited to be a part of the entertainment industry and am reminded of the importance and attainability of my dreams and aspirations as a Filipina-American storyteller. Paley, thank you for giving me this sacred space to grow my confidence, my storytelling techniques, and pure passion as a writer. Most of all, thank you for introducing me to friends and mentors who will support me as I navigate the challenging and triumphant moments within the ever-changing television industry.”

Madison Macalintal

“Being a Peter Roth Intern at the Paley Center for Media was more than an internship. It was a chance to hone my craft as an aspiring media and communications professional, learning from writers, directors, and executives across the mass media spectrum. My worldview and knowledge have expanded significantly, from pitching my own television series to witnessing Paley Center events live. I emerged from this internship with a renewed passion for the industry and the different career paths that can arise through it.”

Bradley Morrison

“I spent my summer as a Peter Roth Intern at The Paley Center for Media working with an amazing cohort of talented, magically creative, dedicated innovators. With hands-on intensive workshops providing a valuable understanding of the television and streaming industries, I was able to develop my craft of television writing further while nurturing my passion for diversifying stories in the media. I had access to opportunities beyond my wildest dreams, meeting with top TV executives, the most respected showrunners, renowned writers, talent, and others through guest lectures, red-carpet events, and Q&A sessions. Such an experience has essentially shaped the lens which I can see the horizon of my dreams through.”

Athaliah Elvis