Broadcast Media/Broadcast Cable Production Internship
Portage Cable Access
8111 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002

Web: http://www.portageps.org/

Internship objective: To gain some hands-on experience in the field of television broadcasting.

Intern Responsibilities:

1. Requires at least eight hours a week (more hours can be arranged as desired)
2. Learn how to perform the basic functions of camerawork, editing, and sound mixing.
3. Assist with live broadcasts as well as on location shoots.
4. Assist with the broadcast of weekly programming.
   

Academic Qualifications: Declared major in the School of Communication

Skills and Qualifications: No prior experience necessary.

Location: 8111 South Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002

Semester interns needed: Summer I and Summer II annually

Intern Sponsor: Ric Kienbaum

Contact Person: Ric Kienbaum
(269) 323-5131
rkienbaum@portageps.org

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor, or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.


Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Director Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:

1. The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
2. The student’s copy of all work produced
3. Final paper
4. The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
5. The internship sponsor final valuation: 20%
   

Method of Evaluation:

1. Student’s journal/log: 20%
2. Student’s work: 20%
3. Paper: 20%
4. Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
5. Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
   

Calendar:

1. E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
2. Additional communication via email, phone, or in person as needed
3. All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday of finals week of the semester/session registered.
4. Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
5. Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday prior to finals with the rest of the material. It may be submitted with the students 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 Internships (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature