Showtime, INC

Cable, Television and Entertainment Industry Internship
Showtime, Inc.http://www.sho.com/site/about/careers.do

About the interning organization: With hits such as DEXTER, WEEDS, THE L WORD, CALIFORNICATION, UNITED STATES OF TARA and THE TUDORS, Showtime Networks Inc. has firmly established itself as a producer and provider of quality original programming. Presented uncut, commercial free and in HD and DD, Showtime offers viewers a wide range of options -- from the most unique and audacious series to Oscar winning theatricals to insightful documentaries and live sports and comedy events. The network is also involved as the operating partner in Smithsonian Networks. Showtime Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, Su I & Su II annually, or specify a specific semester.

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: 9-5 Monday through Friday (40 hours per week)

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

Desired skills and qualifications:
· Enrolled in a full-time accredited college or university, and undergraduate students be an incoming junior or senior in the Fall.
· Must receive credit for the internship.
· Must have excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
· Must have an interest in entertainment/cable television industry
· Proficient in MS Office applications

Description of intern responsibilities: The Showtime Networks, Inc. Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with exposure to various departments within the cable/entertainment industry. With this in mind, managers are advised to delegate a diversified selection of assignments with an emphasis on projects, rather than clerical tasks. Additionally, the program serves as a way of providing Showtime Networks, Inc. with an array of highly talented and qualified students eager to apply their skills in assisting with special projects. This is intended to be a developmental experience, and as such, managers provide constructive guidance throughout the program. Once on board, the interns are educated about the various departments within Showtime Networks, Inc. through presentations given by division heads.
At the conclusion of the program, managers are asked to submit a written assessment of the intern. The intern is also asked to submit a written evaluation of the program. This information is retained and used to evaluate the interns for future employment.

Departments Include:
· Production
· Program Marketing
· Media & Promotions
· Research
· Digital Media
· Finance and Accounting
· Sports & Events Programming
· Marketing
· Corporate Communications / Public Relations
· Program Planning and Scheduling
· Broadcast Operations
· Smithsonian Networks

Location: New York, New York

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work up to 6 credit hours.

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