Final Internship Post

1) When I first began my internship, I was certain that this company was one I wanted to work for. I was doing so much work hands-on within the development department for research and show pitches, that I really felt like I was being put to good use and training for future employment. However, as the months have gone by, I have been left with less and less to do. It seems as though I had taken a vital role in development, and due to this had gotten the attention of the President and Vice President of the company. They were very impressed with my work and work ethic, telling me that there was a future for me at Engel. However, I believe there were some sour grapes within the department and due to this I have been given less and less work. When before I was being put to actual development and production work, now I am only being sent on runs to the post office or FedEx. Of course, this bothers me and I have brought it up to my superiors that I feel like I was doing more in the beginning than I am now. However, The company is going through structural issues, as I've heard through the food chain, and due to this, I don't believe this may be the company for me exactly. I definitely know I want to be doing more TV Writing and Development than Production and Post Production. I also know I do not want to be working in reality television. Due to this, this company may not be for me either. 

2) I think the best thing I've learned was to do my best and if I don't know how to do something, don't give up on it and keep digging deeper. Within development they're always saying "dig deeper." Not everything you'll find will be on the internet, sometimes with shows that you're trying to cast or look for a plot, you have to call around and ask people questions, find specialists and things of that nature. It's important to be personable and proactive about your work. I learned that knowing the names of everyone in the office is vital and definitely helps to get to know them or try to talk to them to help out when they need you. I also learned that not everything is going to be a home-run. Some days will be great and others super boring and slow. Just have to stick it out. 

3) I definitely networked a bunch, probably not as much as I could have but within development I made an impact. One casting and development manager became almost like a mentor to me, she and I have become very close and she's taken me under her wing almost. She has an extensive resume within media and is hoping to help me out with my job search through some of her connections (she rocks). I know that being able to network with the president and vice president of the company has been a rewarding and learning experience for me, as well. I know that the other interns and I will most likely stay in touch because we've become pretty close working together so often!

4) I definitely recommend Engel Entertainment for any students who are interested in specific fields within TV Production. For example, the company is always looking for editors and post producers, if this is something that you're interested in, it's a great place for you. Because I am more interested in sketch/tv/comedy writing and development, it's not as rewarding for me because their main focus is in reality television. I think that because the company is doing so many shows in their future, they will definitely be looking for extra hands in the office so APPLY!!