Summary
Weigel Broadcasting: From the first day, interns are given real-world, hands-on responsibilities. Working alongside a dynamic production staff, interns do substantial work in the world of busy, fluid daily production.
Category
Production Assistant
Production Services
Location
Greater Chicago Area
Time Period
3 Months
Posted Date
Aug 17, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Interns are treated as professionals and given in-depth learning opportunities for those who want to see what producing daily television really means.
Overview:
- This internship will support the Weigel Productions team.
- Work up to 20 hours per week.
- All interns are paid.
- Weigel Broadcasting Co. does not subsidize housing.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Reviews research for daily stories and long-term projects
- Reviews Storyboard edits for editors
- Assists in coordinating & organizing assets for editors & graphic artists
- Help get the program on the air, which includes performing routine administrative tasks
- Exposure to studio & field production
- Opportunity to create stories for air from research to completion
- Other duties, as assigned
Requirements:
- Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Interns a required to adhere to Weigel Broadcasting Covid-19 vaccine and booster mandate
- Candidates should have an interest in history, pop culture, and news.
- Flexible schedule to meet the demands and rigor of a daily one-hour television program.
If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume and cover letter. Within the cover letter please answer the following questions:
- Why do you want an internship at Weigel Broadcasting?
- What are your career aspirations?
- What are your expectations for an internship?
Our Perks & Benefits:
- Compensated internship
- Tax-free Transit
- Discounted Parking Access
- Gym Membership Discount
- Convenient access to highways and public transportation
- One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row
Job Type
Intern
Part Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day