PATTERN has the best internship for creators and creatives in Indiana, providing mentorship, real-world experience, specially planned panels and field trips, and an opportunity to explore your creative career aspirations in a program that encourages—scratch that—expects interns to come up with ideas, drive their own projects, and take ownership of their time with us.
We welcomed our first interns in 2012; since then, more than 140 students have been through the program. Everyone has a unique experience with these semesters, but those who show up to say “yes” and to learn through contribution consistently have the best.
Available Internship Focus Areas
Communications
- Written Communications
- Journalism & Creative Writing
- Marketing & PR
- Visual Communications
- Graphic Design
Digital Media
- Photography
- Videography
- Social Media Content
Business Development & Fundraising
Community & Outreach
- Event Management
- Community Engagement
- Project Management
Requirements
- Work in-person at the PATTERN HQ at The Stutz from 9:30 AM-5:30 PM on every Tuesday and Thursday during your semester
- Have own reliable car, laptop, and smart phone (A digital SLR + at least one professional [non-kit] lens if applying for photography/videography internship)
- 20 hours a week (16 hours onsite; 4 hours remotely or special events)
- Must be able to attend/participate in 3-4 events/projects during the course of the internship happening on weekends and/or in the evenings
These requirements are non-negotiable. (We allow each intern for 2 personal during the semester. These cannot be within the first week.)
Other Considerations
- This internship pays a $1000 stipend upon completion of the internship. It’s not much, we know, but the tradeoff is that you’ll receive priceless real-world experience, and your portfolio will be significantly stronger than your peers.
- Priority is given to college students who are rising Juniors and older.
- We do accept individuals who are not in college on a case-by-case basis. Please explain your situation in the cover letter.
At the moment we do not have any internships for high school students.
< Be sure to include a cover letter, resume, and link to a portfolio demonstrating your competency in your field of interest.
Upcoming Semesters
Spring 2024
January 16 – April 25
Summer 2024
May 14 – August 15
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