Terry Flores Nickelodeon has a pair of secret weapons when it comes to harvesting talent: the studio’s thriving writing and artist programs.The writing program, which began in 2000, offers training that lasts for one year and, over the past five years, boasts an 85% hire rate at Nick/Kids & Family through staff positions, freelance or development opportunities.
The artists program, launched in 2011, provides six months of mentorship and has seen close to 90% of program participants go on to staff or freelance positions at Nick.
Alumni also have found work at a gamut of media companies outside of Nick, including HBO, DreamWorks, Netflix, Comedy Central, Disney, Kids’ WB, ABC, Fox, PBS, Cartoon Network and The CW.
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