WEYI-TV, Clio Michigan

Broadcast Journalism/Broadcast News/TV Internship
Barrington Broadcasting WEYI-TV
2225 Willard Rd

Clio, MI 48420
Phone: (810) 670-1100
Web: http://www.weyi.com/

Internship objective: To provide interns with hands-on experience in multiple aspects of broadcast news. Interns will learn valuable skills and have the opportunity to create demo reels.
About the interning organization: NBC25 (WEYI-TV) and the CW46 (WBSF-TV) in the Flint/Saginaw/Bay City/Midland, Michigan market has several internships available in the News Department.

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

Number of interns needed: minimum of 1

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: 2 days per week, minimum 6 hours per day

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

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should:

1. Be motivated
2. Be available for a minimum of 6 hours per day

Description of intern responsibilities:
Candidates should be prepared to work in a specific area of the field including, but not limited to; photojournalism, reporting, producing or meteorology

Location: NBC25 (WEYI-TV) and the CW46 (WBSF-TV) in the Flint/Saginaw/BayCity/Midland

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization):
Sherry Cuddscudd@nbc25.net Fax: 810-687-8989

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

Interested students should: Send a resume and letter of interest to:
NBC25,
Attn: Internships,
2225 W. Willard Rd.,
Clio, MI 48420, to apply

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator 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. The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
4. Final paper
5. The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
6. The internship sponsor final evaluation
   

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 prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
4. Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
5. 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