10 Summer Internships You Can Apply for Right Now!

Still determined to find the perfect summer internship early?  Applying for internships may not seem like your first priority during winter break, but getting the applications out of the way before the New Year will be well worth it.  Check out these summer internship opportunities in journalism, public relations, marketing, music, production, digital media, and fashion that you can apply for right now, and whose deadlines are coming up!
 

1. EQAL
 
What: Social Media
Who: All college students
Where: Sherman Oak, CA
Deadline: Rolling basis
About: Interns gain experience in advertising, marketing and web development.  The program requires 15 hours per week and is unpaid. Students must be able to receive college credit.
Where to apply: seth@eqal.com
 

2. MTV Networks
 
What: Advertising Sales
Who:College students entering their junior or senior year
Where: Chicago, IL
Deadline:Applications accepted from January 1, 2011 to April 1, 2011
About:  Interns help with ad sales in the Midwest for networks including MTV, VH1, CMT, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Comedy Central. The program is 10 weeks and 16 hours per week. Students must be able to receive college credit.
Where to apply: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=MTVNETWORKS&cws=6
 

3. Nickelodeon Virtual Worlds Group Internship Program
 
What: Gaming industry
Who: College students entering their junior or senior year
Where: Glendale, CA
Deadline: Rolling basis
About: Interns participate in administrative tasks, product testing, research and reporting. They will be placed in various departments including web development, market research, technology, production and more.  The program is a full time 10-week program, two full days per week. Students must be able to receive college credit.
Where to apply:Send resume, cover letter, semester you are applying for, available days and area of interest to VWGINTERNSHIP@NICK.COM
 
For more information: http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com/glendale-ca-internship/
 
4. Nickelodeon Animation Studio Internship Program
 
What: Production/post production
Who: College students entering their junior and senior year
Where: Burbank, CA
Deadline: Applications accepted from January 1, 2011 to April 1, 2011
About: Interns are placed in a variety of departments ranging form production/post production, development, human resources, casting, administration/special events, business and legal affairs.  The program is 10 weeks with two full days a week. Students must be able to receive college credit.
Where to apply: Email internships@nick.com with your resume, cover letter, available semester and days and departments of interest.