George Washington Preparatory High School Alum Selected for Television Academy Internship

George Washington Preparatory High School alumna Dovely King has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship program. She is one of 40 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2025 Summer program. The Foundation offers paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies annually to college students nationwide.

King is a 2025 graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts who majored in film and television production. She will be interning this summer in the nonfiction television production department at Bunim/Murray Productions in Glendale, California, as part of the Foundation’s “Getting Real: Unscripted” internship program.

The Getting Real: Unscripted internship program offers full-time opportunities in unscripted/reality television production for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled either full or part time at colleges and universities in Southern California and the Central Valley of California. These internships are designed for students dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices and increasing diversity and inclusion within the industry. The program offers students in-depth exposure to professional television production during an eight-week, paid summer period.

“I am beyond grateful to have been chosen for such a prestigious internship by Television Academy members, individuals I’ve long admired for their excellence in primetime television,” said King. “It’s deeply fulfilling to know that they see me, my work and my craft. This recognition motivates me to keep going, to trust my path and to believe that I do deserve to take up space in this industry.

“What excites me most about this internship is the opportunity to be challenged and to learn directly from professionals who’ve shaped the industry,” said King. “I’m eager to grow as an artist, deepen my understanding and gain hands-on experience especially in unscripted television, which I’ve always been drawn to but haven’t yet explored professionally. To be able to do that with a company like Bunim/Murray is a dream. I’m excited to see the behind-the-scenes process and learn the things most people never get to.

“Individuals like Lena Waithe; Ava DuVernay; and my high school teacher, Daryl McCane, have been major inspirations in my pursuit of a career in television,” said King. “Each of them uses storytelling as a tool for social justice, representation and meaningful change. They’ve shown me that film and TV can be more than entertainment, it can be a powerful way to make people feel seen and to shine a light on voices that often go unheard. Their work inspires me to do the same.

“One of the biggest obstacles I’ve overcome was experiencing homelessness during high school and living on the streets of Los Angeles,” continued King. “That time shaped my perspective. I used to say the car window was my own version of reality TV where I watched untold stories unfold around me. I saw so many lives, so much pain, and it inspired me to amplify those voices through film. I’ve had to overcome self-doubt and the fear of being seen; but I now understand that my past doesn’t define me, it fuels me, humbles me and has become the foundation of my strength as a storyteller.

“My ultimate career aspiration is to use film and television as tools for social justice to amplify unheard voices and share stories that often go unnoticed, including my own,” said King. “I believe storytelling has the power to foster understanding, build empathy and bring people together. If we took more time to truly see and hear one another, I believe the world would feel less divided.”

Originally from Los Angeles, California, King attended George Washington Preparatory High School.

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, mentorships and opportunities for accelerated career development in more than 30 disciplines annually. For more information visit TelevisionAcademy.com/Foundation