Full Sail University Internship Programs: Launching Creative Careers
Full Sail University's commitment extends beyond providing students with an innovative education; it also encompasses offering employees career opportunities, benefits, and a creative work environment. With over 40 years of experience, Full Sail takes dreams seriously, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and innovation for both students and employees. This article delves into the internship programs offered at Full Sail University, highlighting their importance, preparation strategies, and success stories.
Full Sail University's Culture: A Foundation for Success
Full Sail University was founded on the principle that if you’re serious about your dream, they’ll take your dream seriously, and it is dedicated to supporting students' dreams by providing a world-class education. Everyone at Full Sail is part of an ecosystem that provides support for our students. That support positively affects their lives - from helping them choose the right program, to enabling their education, assisting with their finances, ensuring their safety, maintaining the quality of their learning environment, and helping them throughout their career.
The university embodies a spirit of innovation, constantly seeking improvements in education, business processes, and communication. Full Sail challenges its community to think differently and improve everything they do.
Full Sail fosters a culture where employees can bring their most authentic selves to work. The university offers multiple opportunities for professional development, including free faculty development courses, management training, and tuition reduction programs. Full Sail University participates in E-Verify, ensuring a commitment to legal and ethical employment practices.
The Value of Internships
Although most students and graduates would typically prefer to land an official full-time position, internships can be a great way to get connected to an organization internally. Internships serve as a crucial stepping stone for students and graduates seeking to enter competitive industries. They provide invaluable real-world experience, networking opportunities, and a chance to apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting. Internships offer a unique chance to get your foot in the door.
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Getting Your Foot in the Door
The first step is getting your foot in the door. And in most cases, getting on a company’s radar starts with the resume. Landing an internship often starts with a well-crafted resume and a strategic approach to the application process.
Preparing for an Internship
To maximize the chances of securing a desired internship, Full Sail University emphasizes thorough preparation and strategic planning.
Resume Building
When applying for an internship position, it’s important to research the company to help determine which resume format style will work in your favor. Creating a compelling resume is paramount. Rachele Travaglini, Career Advisor, Business in Full Sail University’s Career Development department, advises students to "Have professionals - whether they be instructors or Career Development Advisors - review your resume for spelling and grammatical errors." It's crucial to highlight relevant skills and experiences without embellishing the truth.
Travaglini notes, "I have found that most of my students and alumni don’t give themselves enough credit for all the work they have done over the years." Students should showcase their accomplishments and contributions to demonstrate their potential value to the organization.
Interview Etiquette
Once you’ve made it to the interview stage, all of the normal etiquette that you would consider for any type of job interview can be applied. Mastering interview etiquette is essential for making a positive impression. Candidates should dress professionally, arrive early, and bring a polished resume with references.
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Rachele recommends bringing a list of questions to ask the interviewer not just about their journey with the company, but also the next steps in the hiring process. Asking thoughtful questions demonstrates genuine interest and initiative.
Vetting Opportunities
Advanced Entertainment Law Course Director Cassi Willard, Esq. advises, “Make sure you vet whatever opportunities you have very thoroughly, because not only is it your first experience in the industry potentially, but it is also now a line on your resume." Thoroughly researching potential internships ensures a good fit and a valuable experience.
A great way to determine whether or not you want to end up with the internship position at a particular company is to reach out to those who have previously held that position. Speaking with former interns can provide valuable insights into the company culture and the internship experience.
Full Sail University's Career Development Team
Full Sail’s Career Development team works with students and grads to prepare them for the hiring process, connect with potential employers, and provide unique opportunities with a range of companies across creative industries. Full Sail University’s Career Development team plays a pivotal role in preparing students and graduates for the hiring process. They facilitate connections with potential employers and offer unique opportunities across various creative industries.
Success Story: Tribe Gaming and Full Sail University Partnership
Tribe Gaming first entered Full Sail’s orbit in early 2025, when Casey Gilblom, Vice President of Content & Creative at Tribe and his team, toured the campus and met with Jacob Kaplan, Full Sail's Director of Esports Business Strategy, to explore collaborative opportunities. One notable success story is the partnership between Tribe Gaming and Full Sail University. This collaboration began when Tribe Gaming's Vice President of Content & Creative, Casey Gilblom, visited Full Sail's campus to explore collaborative opportunities with Jacob Kaplan, Full Sail's Director of Esports Business Strategy.
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“At Dallas DreamHack, Jacob, Sean Smith [Tribe CEO], and I were talking about how [Tribe was] looking for young and up-and-coming talent who want to get into this business of gaming and content creation,” Casey explains. The partnership was formalized through Full Sail’s Career Development department.
Casey explained that beyond esports, Tribe supports a roster of creators through influencer marketing and offering creative services for developers, publishers, and other brands. Tribe Gaming sought young talent for gaming and content creation, leading to a formalized internship program facilitated by Full Sail's Career Development department.
“Tribe is uniquely positioned as a gaming organization because we’re mobile gaming focused,” Casey said. “But that’s a smaller percentage of the work that our creative team is doing.” He explained that beyond esports, Tribe supports a roster of creators through influencer marketing and offering creative services for developers, publishers, and other brands. Tribe offers a lot of different services, from live production to the content side. Casey, who has long admired what Full Sail graduates bring into fast-moving creative industries, finds the pipeline to be a perfect fit.
In the first round of postings, Tribe opened three paid internships across broadcast coordination, content creation, and talent and esports support. Tribe Gaming offered three paid internships in broadcast coordination, content creation, and talent and esports support.
Casey shared that the interns are being treated like real contributors, not observers - a dynamic he values because of his own early internship experience. Interns are treated as valuable contributors, gaining hands-on experience and making meaningful contributions.
Angie emphasized that this partnership stands out not only because of Tribe’s presence in esports, but because the organization is intentionally looking to build a pipeline from Full Sail students and grads. Angie is optimistic about future involvement in campus career moments, saying, “I am honored to continue building this relationship and look forward to creating more engagement opportunities with Tribe Gaming,” while noting that bringing Tribe to campus during events like Hall of Fame Week remains a shared goal.
Advice from Tribe Gaming
“My recommendation to anybody who is looking for a job is obviously to have a reel,” Casey said. Casey advises job seekers to have a reel and stand out from the crowd. He also encouraged applicants to avoid blending into the pile.
Additional Benefits for Full Sail University Employees
Full Sail University provides a range of benefits and resources to support employees' well-being and professional growth. Maintaining a happy, healthy lifestyle is a multifaceted journey including all aspects of well-being, from the physical and mental to the social, intellectual, community, and dream-based.
Health and Wellness
Competitive Health Insurance Package through United Health Care available after first 60 days of employment. Full Sail offers a competitive health insurance package through United Health Care, available after the first 60 days of employment.
Walking desks - Incorporate movement into your workflow with one of the several locations around campus. Employees can incorporate movement into their workday with walking desks located around campus.
Earned Wellness PTO day - Employees who elect to enroll in benefits from United Health Care (UHC), can earn an additional PTO Day or a gift card alternative. Employees enrolled in United Health Care benefits can earn an additional PTO day or a gift card alternative.
Employee Assistance Program
From everyday stress to relationship issues at work or home, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support for overall health, well-being and life management. EAP benefits are 100% confidential and available to all covered employees and family members, regardless of location or relationship. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for overall health, well-being, and life management to all covered employees and family members.
Creative Presentation Course
In the Creative Presentation course, students will learn the foundations of oral communication by building and delivering presentations of their own. Through this guided process, students will learn to effectively utilize visual storytelling techniques, create meaningful content, and apply lessons from myths and movies to shape the audience’s journey. Multiple learning activities will allow students to creatively develop and analyze the core aspects of presentation, including audience, delivery, message, and the visual story. The Creative Presentation course teaches students oral communication skills, visual storytelling techniques, and content creation.
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