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I was an unpaid Intern at MTV

Kraig seated with a microphone beside a television displaying the MTV logo.

About this work

A 2018 story about Kraig’s college internship at MTV and the lessons he took from it. He recalls transcribing footage, making deliveries between offices, and receiving difficult feedback about his approach to the work. Looking back after becoming an independent creator, he considers mentorship, responding to criticism, and the gap between studying filmmaking and working inside a production company.

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First publication
June 19, 2018
Kraig’s role
Creator
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Live
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September 11, 2026
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