Science Park High School alumnus Javier Serrano has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship program. He is one of 40 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2026 Summer Internship program. The Foundation offers paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies annually to college students nationwide.
Serrano is a 2026 graduate of Chapman University in Orange, California, who majored in public relations, advertising and entertainment marketing. He will be a publicity intern this summer at Organic Publicity, an award-winning global communications agency for entertainment in Los Angeles, through the Foundation’s program.
“It is an honor to be selected for this internship by the very members of the Television Academy who recognize excellence through the Emmy Awards,” said Serrano. “I appreciate the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and am inspired by their commitment to uplifting new voices and showcasing talent. Knowing that I have the support of these professionals motivates me to increase accessibility in entertainment and to inspire others from similar backgrounds to pursue their place in this industry.
“I am thrilled to be part of the Television Academy’s robust network of industry leaders and creatives and to use this opportunity for professional development and networking,” said Serrano. “Specifically for public relations and publicity, I am excited to learn more about the behind-the-scenes world of global film and series publicity campaigns, including working on press junkets and red carpet events, pitching research, and participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
“As a first-generation college student raised in the inner city, I know firsthand the challenges posed by harmful stereotypes, financial barriers and limited access to resources,” continued Serrano. “With just two suitcases and big dreams, I traveled across the country to pursue my education at a private university in Southern California. In my first semester I found myself on the verge of dropping out and returning home, but I was fortunate to meet people who gave me the confidence and support I needed to persevere. Reflecting on this journey, I feel proud of the personal growth I have achieved while navigating unfamiliar environments and grappling with financial insecurity.
“I aspire to lead the marketing or communications department of a major entertainment studio or agency, aligning high-level business goals with a human-centered storytelling approach that resonates with global audiences,” said Serrano.
Originally from Newark, New Jersey, Serrano attended Science Park High School in Newark.
The Television Academy Foundation shapes the art of creating television by engaging and educating the next generation of television professionals, providing essential resources that help them discover their voices, refine their skills and forge rewarding careers in every sector of the television industry. The Internship program provides over 50 students from across the nation with hands-on work experience and networking opportunities for accelerated career development in more than 30 disciplines annually.
Interviews with Javier Serrano are available upon request.
About the Television Academy Foundation
Established in 1959 as the charitable arm of the Television Academy, the Television Academy Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of television while educating and inspiring those who will shape its future. Through renowned educational and outreach programs, such as The Interviews: An Oral History of Television Project, Access: Behind the Screens, College Television Awards, Student Internship Program and theMedia Educators Conference, the Foundation seeks to widen the circle of voices our industry represents and to create more opportunity for television to reflect all of society. For more information on the Foundation, please visit TelevisionAcademy.com/Foundation.