Sports Broadcasting Internship
AM 1660 Kalamazoo
4200 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Office: (269) 345-7121
Studio: (269) 349-1660Toll Free: (800) 873-1069
Web site: http://www.espn1660.com

Internship objective: A solid hands on approach for extensive broadcast education. College and high school football as well as on-air experience will be included in the internship.

Semesters interns are needed: fall, spring, su I and su II annually

Number of interns needed: 2

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable

End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

All interns must be registered for academic credit.

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should have an interest in radio production and on-air broadcasting, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Student interns must be able to meet deadlines, have good writing and public speaking skills.

Completion of Com 2570 and/or prior radio broadcasting experience a plus; but not necessary.

Description of intern responsibilities:
Working in the station
Writing copy
Produce sports casts
Voice sports casts
Gather audio
Conduct interviews
Cover fall high school and college area sporting events

Location:
AM 1660
4200 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization):
Daniel Cash, Host
The Dan Cash Show
Sports Anchor, AM 1660

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work up to 3 credit hours. All student interns must be registered for academic credit.

Interested students should contact:
Daniel Cash, Host
The Dan Cash Show
Sports Anchor, AM 1660
4200 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Office: (269) 345-7121
E-mail: cash@wqsn.com

Please include a letter of application and resume.

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
The student’s copy of all work produced
The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
Final paper
The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
The internship sponsor final evaluation

Method of evaluation:
Student’s journal/log: 20%
Student’s work: 20 %
Paper: 20%
Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%

Calendar:
E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.


Student’s signature


Intern sponsor’s (at internship site) signature


Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature