Nickelodeon Internship Program
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
2012-2015
Welcome to my role in sculpting the Nickelodeon Animation Studio’s Internship Program, where creativity meets career development. As a forerunner in enriching the program, I leveraged my technical acumen and passion for mentorship to elevate the intern experience from excellent to exceptional.
I took the lead in introducing the Friday Nicktern Screenings, a weekly convergence that transformed passive viewing into interactive learning. Picture a room where interns, draped in the vibrant hues of Nickelodeon’s rich animation history, engaged with the very architects of their favorite shows—artists, directors, producers. This initiative bridged the gap between theory and practice, fostering a deep understanding of content creation that went far beyond standard internship expectations.
The Friday Nicktern Screenings became more than just events; they were a weekly celebration of creativity, a nexus where eager minds met industry wisdom. The laughter that echoed in those halls, the sketches that lined the walls, and the posters that interns proudly carried home were tokens of a culture that valued joy as much as education.
When it came time for the infamous sliming, it was not merely about tradition—it was a badge of honor, a story to tell, a shared snapshot of joy in their creative journey at Nickelodeon. It was a symbol of their initiation into a world where their creativity had room to soar.
The true measure of the program’s success, however, isn’t captured in statistics or awards—it’s seen in the trajectories of the interns who walked through our doors. To witness so many of them now thriving as creators, steering their own stories in the vast world of animation and beyond, is the most gratifying epilogue to our shared chapters at Nickelodeon. The Vault’s Top 10 Internship recognition is not just a laurel but a testament to the bright futures that were fostered within these walls—a narrative I am proud to have been a part of and to continue celebrating.
