The Internship

VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Deadline to apply: June 16

The Professional Pen (TPP) is a script consultant agency based in Los Angeles, CA that helps creatives develop their content for the screen. TPP is seeking an LA-based volunteer for PA/intern duties for three (3) in-person events.

THE DATES

June 28th
June 29th
July 21st

THE LOCATION

Burbank, CA

THE DUTIES

Craft Services
Lunch/Dinner Ordering/& Pick Up
Photography & Videography
COVID Screenings

THE BEST CANDIDATE

LA-based
Must own car/have access to a car all 3 days
Interest in Screenwriting and/or Development
Able to multi-task
Task-oriented
Self-starter
Great oral and written communication skills
Skills in photography/videography highly preferred

THE PERKS

#FreeGame: The wealth of knowledge and guidance from Shannan E. Johnson, The Professional Pen. Check her bio for her areas of experience and expertise.
Sit on the TPP Story Expert Trainings - Learn story structure, format and the business of the business.

Volunteer Application

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I understand that submitting this form does not equal employment by TPP. I understand that I am applying for a volunteer/unpaid position with TPP. I understand that during this application process, I will be privy to confidential and proprietary information in which I do not have permission to disclose unless otherwise agreed upon by Shannan E. Johnson, CEO of The Professional Pen.

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The Ultimate Side Hustle

Deadline to apply: June 1

The Professional Pen (TPP) is a script consultant agency based in Los Angeles, CA that helps creatives develop their content for the screen. TPP is hiring independent contractors as readers and proofreaders. These are paid positions.

THE ROLES

Readers: For those with a thorough understanding of storytelling for the screen (both TV and film) who have an ability to give constructive criticism that is ego-free and motivates writers to express themselves more freely. Remember, The Professional Pen believes that if you develop the writer, the content will come, so all feedback must be writer-centric.
Proofreaders: For those who have a keen understanding of the written English language AND a mastery of TV and feature screenplay formatting.

THE BEST FIT

Who is best fit for this role?
Los Angeles based creatives interested in:

Development
Current Programming
Screenwriting
Producing
You do not have to be a writer to apply.

All applicants must be:

Experts at the written English language
Self-starters
Deadline-focused
Willing to learn

THE BENEFITS

Who TF has time for film school? Train with The Professional Pen. Be five steps ahead of your peers vying for development and writing assistant positions by learning:

The TPP methodology
The foundational skills of being an executive
How to give objective, constructive criticism
How to give development notes vs script coverage
How to analyze screenplays for good writing style and execution vs story subject matter

THE PROCESS

First Round: Applications due June 1
Second Round: Script Coverage due June 7 - Applicants will be given scripts to cover.
Third Round: Interviews on June 14
Fourth Round: 2-Day Training June 28-29th
Fifth Round: Development Notes due July 5 - Applicants will be given scripts to cover.
Acceptance Notifications delivered July 12th
All-Day Paid Training on July 23rd
Contracts begin August 1

****Applicants must be Los Angeles based and available for all scheduled dates. No exceptions.

MORE INFO

THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Deadline to apply: COMING SOON

The Professional Pen (TPP) is a script consultant agency based in Los Angeles, CA that helps creatives develop their content for the screen. TPP is hiring a college credit-based, virtual Intern for the Summer semester to support the growth of its online community and creative projects.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Intern will contribute to TPP's social media platforms and blogs by writing SEO-targeted blog posts and coordinating content distribution on its social media platforms. The Intern will

Write bi-weekly blog posts
Maintain TPP's Pen Pals Facebook Group
Maintain TPP's Twitter Account
Maintain TPP's bi-weekly newsletter
Schedule YouTube content

THE REQUIREMENTS

Interns must:

Currently be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year institution receiving an associates, graduate or undergraduate degree. This is a credit-based internship. Interns need to contact their on-campus Internship Coordinator to ensure credit will be received. If there are any forms, TPP needs to fill out on the student's behalf, it shall be done so upon commencement of the internship program.
Have experience and/or interest in the entertainment industry, preferably screenwriting.
Be CREATIVE!
Be technically savvy.
Be familiar with the following applications and platforms: Canva, Facebook, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Twitter, Weebly, YouTube.
Must have a Facebook Account.
Be self-starters with initiative, know how to follow-up and follow-through, and have an exceptional grasp of the oral and written language.
Have access to a computer, stable wifi and a working email address that is checked multiple times/day.

THE PROCESS

Applications are due February 15, 2021.
Applicants will be notified of next steps no later than February 20, 2021.
Selected Applicants will be asked to complete a project by March 1, 2020.
Finalists will then move on to the Interview phase. All interviews will be virtual.
Finalists will be notified of decision by March 25, 2021.
The Internship begins April 1, 2021. The internship will be virtual.

THE PERKS

The wealth of knowledge and guidance from Shannan E. Johnson, The Professional Pen. Check her bio for her areas of experience and expertise.
Bi-monthly meetings to develop the Intern's area of interest, career goals, and plan of action post degree.
The ability to join in on production and notes calls to learn more about the industry.
The ability to creatively add value to the TPP brand.

THE APPLICATION

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Screenwriting Entertainment Creative Executive Film & TV Production Editorial Writing Social Media Marketing & Branding Other areas of Entertainment

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List blog ideas appropriate for TPP *

What are you interested in writing? What is the TPP audience interested in hearing?

What is your expected outcome of the internship? *

What do you want to get out of this internship?

WRITING SAMPLE

Writing sample should be a blog post, essay or creative writing. No screenplays. This sample should show your ability to write in prose.

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Acknowledgements *

I have access to a computer. I have access to stable wifi. I understand that application is not admission and that I will be contacted on next steps. I understand that this is a credit-only based internship.

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What Pen Pals Are Saying

As a growing writer, the feedback from The Professional Pen has been crucial in developing my project. The straight forward feedback opened my mind beyond my script. I was given advice about the genre, the world I created, raising the stakes, and character decisions, etc. It urged me to go back, rethink about those gray areas in which I already felt were weak to tackle them for a stronger, focused, and reassured execution. Over all, I like that I wasn't given solutions to my writing, but solid questions that challenged me. I most definitely recommend the services provided. Thank you! - Justin F.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED

THE DATES

THE LOCATION

THE DUTIES

THE BEST CANDIDATE

THE PERKS

Volunteer Application

The Ultimate Side Hustle

THE ROLES

THE BEST FIT

THE BENEFITS

THE PROCESS

THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

THE REQUIREMENTS

THE PROCESS

THE PERKS

THE APPLICATION

Social Media

Questions

WRITING SAMPLE

What Pen Pals Are Saying

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