Public Relations, Corporate Communication & Broadcast Journalism with 93XRT: Chicago

Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Broadcast Journalism internship
93XRT: Chicago’s Finest Rock
455 N City Front Plaza Drive, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL. 60611


Internship objective: To gain invaluable experience while working hands on and learning the broad spectrum of the broadcast communications industry.

About the interning organization: WXRT has been nationally recognized as one of Chicago’s most legendary rock stations.

Interning organizations mission: To successfully represent the radio station at many of Chicago’s largest and most exciting events which include street festivals and concerts.

Semesters interns are needed: Su I and Su II annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of one

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.

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication and be at least a junior.

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should be responsible, outgoing, and possess excellent communication skills.

Description of intern responsibilities: WXRT summer interns will be closely involved in all integral areas of a radio station, which include Marketing and Promotions, Interactive, Sales, Production, and Programming. Representing WXRT in a public relations capacity is an extremely important role as an intern, and will contribute to the stations overall image and success.

Location: Chicago, IL.

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization): Kristin Kusnik

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.


Interested students should send all inquiries to:
Kristin Kusnik
WXRT-FM
Marketing Director
455 N. City Front Plaza Drive, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL. 60611
Fax: 312-245-6075
Email: Kristin@wxrt.com

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

Spectrum Science Communication

Public Relations, Journalism, TIM Internship
Spectrum Science Communication
Washington DC
http://www.spectrumscience.com/

Internship objective: Spectrum Science Communications is seeking a talented intern to provide support to our Public Affairs practice group, as well as support digital/social media outreach and marketing on behalf of our clients.

About the interning organization: The people of Spectrum Science Communications provide the best health care communications anywhere.

We are a vibrant, strategic, fast-paced, elite, specialized team—effective and results-oriented—helping our clients exceed their business or organization goals.

Each day, we rededicate ourselves to excellence in serving clients. In everything we do, we maintain our reputation of integrity, credibility, and fairness. We respect our clients and one another, while maintaining a sense of humor.

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: 20 + hours / week

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

Desired skills and qualifications:
* Currently a junior or above in an undergraduate program focusing on political science, policy & government or other relevant field
* Graduate students are also welcome to apply
* Must be a talented writer, with the ability to submit writing samples upon request
* Must possess a solid understanding of legislative/policy issues and how to track legislation/regulation
* Must demonstrate involvement and engagement in digital influence, through memberships in relevant enthusiast groups and/or blogging, mobile marketing, social networking, etc. and a proactive desire to keep well-versed on new digital trends
* Interest in policy, government and politics

Description of intern responsibilities:
* Monitor blogs on a daily basis
* Strong interest in Web 2.0 media tactics and how they can be used for issues-advocacy campaigns * Contribute to the SSC blog
* Be a self starter
* Translate and repackage traditional content for the new media/Web 2.0
* Assist with new business teams to provide slides on new media capabilities
* Track relevant legislative and policy issues
* Attend committee hearings as necessary

Location: Washington DC

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 contact: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to: careers@spectrumscience.com with the subject line of: “PA/New Media Internship”.
- Kara McCollum at 202-955-6222

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

Hour Media

Marketing, Public Relations, Communication or Journalism

Hour Media

117 West Third Street

Royal Oak, MI 48067

Phone: 248-691-1800

Web: http://www.hourdetroit.com/

Internship objective: Hour Media, the publisher of Hour Detroit, DBusiness, Detroit Home, Metro Detroit Bride and Detroit Home Improvement magazines and more, is proud to offer marketing internships during all semesters. Ideal candidates will work a minimum of 20 hours per week during fall, winter, spring or summer term. Schedules are negotiable, but a minimum three-month commitment is required.

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

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

Desired skills and qualifications: Qualified students will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Hour Media offers its interns substantial projects and significant opportunity for skill-development. We are looking for hard-working individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment and are willing to take on new tasks. Professionalism and responsibility are a must.

Description of intern responsibilities: A marketing intern will assist the marketing director and assistant in day-to-day departmental functions, including press release writing and distributing, developing and distributing promotional materials, assisting with marketing campaigns for all publications, Web marketing, event planning, managing and tracking company donations, archiving, assisting in the ordering of promotional marketing tools and more.

Location: Detroit, MI

Intern sponsor Lauren Reinhard

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 contact: Lauren Reinhard: mailto:lreinhard@hour-media.com?subject=HourDetroit.com%20-%20Marketing%2F%20Public%20Relations%20Internship%20Inquiry

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 Internships’ (Marilyn S. Kritzman’s) signature

Fox News Channel

Journalism/Broadcast Journalism Internships
Fox News Channel
New York, NY
Web: www.foxnews.com

Internship objective: Not only has FOX redefined the news industry, but it has redefined the internship experience. Once chosen for this specialized program, our interns are paired with industry leaders and required to to attend FOX News University. This real-world experience coupled with practical hands-on training separates our program from the rest.

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

Location: New York City, NY

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 email cover letter and resume to internships@foxnews.com or fax to 212-301-8588. Please include in your cover letter why you want to be a future news professional and why you should be accepted to the Fox News Internship Experience.

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’s sponsor (at internship site) signature


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

Com 4990
News Associates Program
NBC Universal
Insert street address of interning organization
Web: http://www.nbcunicareers/

Internship objective: News Associates gain real-world experience honing research skills, developing news stories working in a news bureau, participating in field and studio show production, on the nightly news, a morning news program, cable news, or on a "magazine" program.

Each News Associate is assigned a mentor who is an experienced staff member. News Associates undergo an intense week long orientation filled with workshops, lunches with guest speakers and training.

Over 75 percent of the News Associates who've completed the program have gone on to various producing positions with NBC News. Some are currently with "Dateline," "NBC Nightly News", "Today" or with MSNBC, CNBC, or our Burbank bureau.

This is a one year staff position. The program runs twelve months and consists of several long-term assignments on a news program and/or a news bureau. The program is based in the New York metropolitan area. Relocation expenses are not covered.

Semesters interns are needed: Spring semester 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

Salary: $33,600, exempt

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

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should have:

1. Bachelor's degree
2. The ability to work in the New York metropolitan area
   

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
External applicants must submit a resume/CV through gecareers.com or nbcjobs.com to be considered. Internal applicants must submit EMS via the GE Career Opportunity System (COS).

1. Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.
2. Must be 18 years or greater.
3. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in United States through July 2010.
4. Must be willing to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.
5. Must be willing to sign a one year employment contract.
   

DESIRED:

1. Master's degree
2. Journalism Experience.
3. Highly motivated individuals
4. Commitment to Television News Production as a career
5. Solid writing skills
6. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
7. Proven leadership skills
   

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

HOW TO APPLY: During application period, you upload your resume and answer the following questions:

1. In terms of diverse life experiences, what separates you from the rest of the candidates for the program?
2. Identify an issue that was recently covered in the news and explain why you think it was (or was not) newsworthy.
3. If you had no obligations or financial constraints for the next six months, what would you do?
4. Write about an experience, place or person that triggered your interest in journalism.
5. Identify a societal issue that seldom attracts the attention of the news media. How would you cover this issue as a journalist?
6. Which journalism associations, if any, are you affiliated with?
7. Which professional publications (e.g. trade magazines), if any, do you subscribe to?
8. Please indicate the countries where you are legally authorized to work.
9. If authorized to work in the United States, are you authorized to do so without NBCU sponsorship through September, 2010?
10. Please indicate which languages you have conversational fluency.
    

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE RECEIVE, WE REGRET THAT WE WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO RESPOND TO THOSE STUDENTS IN WHOM WE HAVE AN INTEREST. If you are contacted for an interview, in most cases, you will speak with, or meet someone from NBC News. If there is mutual interest, you may be invited to New York for a final interview with several NBC News staffers. A final decision is made after that interview in New York.

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’s sponsor’s (at internship site) signature


Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships’ (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature

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

News Department Internship
Wood TV 8
120 College, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 771-9625
Web site: www.woodtv.com

Internship objective: To gain real world experience in a corporate newsroom setting while providing reporting, researching and broadcasting services.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, Spring, Summer I & II annually

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

Academic qualifications: Declared major in Film, Video & Media Studies, Broadcast Cable Production, Media Studies, Communication Studies, or Journalism.

Desired skills and qualifications:
Familiar with reporting and news-casting
Communication major or related field of study

Description of intern responsibilities:
To assist in story broadcasting
To assist in on-assignment reporting
To do-in depth story research
To assist in story production
To assist at least once at every broadcast shift at WOOD

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Intern sponsor: Pat Leihan, Producer/Director

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

Interested students should contact:
Pat Leihan
Producer/Director
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-9625

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

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

Calendar:
v E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
v Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
v All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
v Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
v Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday prior to finals with the rest of the material. It 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

Journalism Internship

The Palestra Media Group

Web site: http://www.thepalestra.com/

E-mail: dave@thepalestra.com or gina@thepalestra.com

The Palestra Media Group is looking for highly-motivated students with journalism experience to work as reporters for a national college media network which has recently affiliated with Fox News Channel.

Student reporters will cover their school’s athletic teams, music scene, traditions and other elements of life around campus. Sports reporters will work with their school’s Sports Information Department to cover practices and games, shoot video of interviews with players and coaches and file short daily reports.

Student reporters may also create feature stories profiling a noteworthy athlete, event or tradition at their school. These stories will be posted on our company’s website (http://www.thepalestra.com/).

Student content will also be reviewed by FNC and occasionally repurposed on Fox News Channel and foxnews.com.

This is a paid position. Student reporters for The Palestra will be paid on a sliding scale ranging from $150 to $235 per month depending on the content they turn. They also earn and additional $20 for each pre- approved feature story they create.

If you are interested in applying for a reporting position with The Palestra contact our recruiting coordinators, Gina DiCello and Dave Maetzold. Gina@thepalestra.com or Dave@thepalestra.com.

News Department Internship
News Radio WOOD 1300
Clear Channel Broadcasting of Grand Rapids
77 Monroe Center, Ste. 1000
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459 - 1919

Internship objective: To gain real world experience in a corporate newsroom setting while providing reporting, researching, and broadcasting services.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, Spring, Summer I/Summer II annually

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

Academic qualifications: Declared major in Film, Video & Media Studies, Communication Studies, Organizational Communication, Public Relations, Journalism or a declared minor in Communication.

Desired skills and qualifications:
Familiar with reporting and news-casting
Declared major or minor in the School of Communication

Description of intern responsibilities:
To assist in story broadcasting
To assist in on-assignment reporting
To do in-depth story research
To assist in story production
To assist at least once at every broadcast shift at WOOD

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Intern sponsor: Rich Jones

Interested students should contact:
Rich Jones, News Director
NewsRadio WOOD 1300
Clear Channel Broadcasting/Grand Rapids
77 Monroe Center, Ste. 1000
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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
________________________________________________________________________
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
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 of finals week 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. It 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

News Department Internship
WIDR – 89.1 Radio
Western Michigan University
1501 Faunce Student Services Building

Internship objective: To provide journalism, broadcast cable production, communication studies, or media studies students with hands on experience in writing, researching, reporting, and broadcasting the news.

Internship availability: Fall, Spring, Su I & Su II, annually

Number of internships available: up to 10 each semester

Start date: The first week of the academic semester of the internship

End date: The Friday prior to finals of the academic semester of the internship

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/ depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Academic qualifications***:
Declared major in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication Studies or Broadcast Cable Production
Enrolled at least part-time at Western Michigan University
Must meet the requirements for the School of Communication's Internship Program
***Students who have not been accepted into their major may be able to apply for a not for credit internship with the radio station.

Additional qualifications:
Must have an interest in broadcast

Description of intern responsibilities: Interns will research, write and broadcast news stories. Interns will have opportunity to anchor hourly newscasts as well as report on assignments and beats. Interns will represent WIDR on campus when they cover news stories. Interns will interact with all departments in the radio station and learn the daily operations of a radio station. Interns will attend staff meetings and production meetings.

Location: 1501 Faunce Student Services, Western Michigan University

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

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. However, students who qualify for college work-study may be able to obtain a paid internship. Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at 387-6000 for additional information.

Intern sponsor: News Director, General Manager and Faculty Advisor for WIDR-89.1.

Application process: Interested students should return a completed WIDR-89.1 employment application and a current resume to WIDR-89.1, 1501 Faunce Student Services Building, and Attention: General Manager

Application deadlines: School of Communication Internships must be returned to the Internship Coordinator by the first day of classes of each semester, in order to ensure timely registration.

For more information contact: General Manager, WIDR-89.1 at 269) 387-6396 or email at
widr-gm@groupwise.wmich.edu

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
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. It 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

Fairfield Broadcasting, Sports Broadcasting, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Sports Broadcasting Internship
Fairfield Broadcasting
AM 1600 WQSN, AM 590 WKZO, AM 1470 WKLZ
4200 W. Main
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Phone: 269 345-7121
Fax: 269 345-1436

About the interning organization: Fairfield Broadcasting’s main stations are AM 1660 WQSN, AM 590 WKZO, AM 1470 WKLZ. The internship is for the sports station AM 1660 WQSN. The Sports Station AM 1660 WQSN is Kalamazoo's only all-sports radio station. Locally owned and operated by Fairfield Broadcasting Company, WQSN is Kalamazoo's home for ESPN Sports Radio, Michigan State Football and Basketball, Kalamazoo Wings Hockey, NFL football, March Madness, and Kalamazoo Kings Baseball!


Semesters interns are needed: Fall annually


Number of interns needed: 1


Start date: On or near the beginning of the semester


End date: On or near the end of spring semester


Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern. Hours per week are also contingent upon number and length of sporting events.


Academic qualifications: Declared major in Broadcast Cable Productions, Journalism, Media Studies, Film/Video/Media Studies, Telecommunications & Information Management, Public Relations.


Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should have excellent command of the English language and junior or senior standing. Interns must be a sports enthusiast and responsible as well as outgoing, personable, and professional.
*** Interns must be available for local sporting events, which may include nights and weekends.


Description of intern responsibilities: Interns would assist WQSN’s sports director Seth Harp with the following… Cover press conferences, monitor press coverage, sports news coverage, WMU sporting events, get sound bytes, interview players and coaches, go out in the field, and go "on air" for live sports anchoring and reporting as well as producing.


Location: 4200 W. Main Kalamazoo, MI 49009


Intern sponsor: Seth Harp, Sports Director & Host at Fairfield Broadcasting


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 contact:

Seth Harp, Sports Director & Host at 269 488-3804
E-mail: sethh@fairfield-radio.com


Plan to provide a resume and letter of interest


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
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 two weeks.
Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday of finals week of the semester/session registered.
Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals with the rest of the material. It 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’s sponsor (at internship site) signature



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

AM 930 WBCK News/Talk
Clear Channel Broadcasting Battle Creek
390 Golden Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Phone: 269-963-5555

Internship objective: To provide communications student an educational opportunity through real world work experience at a commercial news/talk radio station.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, Spring, Summer I & Summer II annually

Number of interns needed: 2 per semester

Start date: Negotiable

End date: Negotiable

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week depending on the number of weeks scheduled. Some weekend hours may be required.

Academic qualifications: Major or minor in any School of Communications program.

Desired skills and qualifications: Familiar with reporting and news-casting. Writing and verbal communications skills. Familiar with computer and radio broadcast editing software and equipment.

Description of intern responsibilities: Production assistance on live programming with possible on-air work on Saturday Morning Show. News department assistance including reporting, writing, editing and producing news stories. Commercial production.

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Intern sponsor and contact:

Chris Simmons
AM 930 WBCK
390 Golden Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-963-5555 ext. 234
chrissimmons@clearchannel.com

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

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
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 two weeks.
Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday of finals week of the semester/session registered.
Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals with the rest of the material. It 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’s sponsor (at internship site) signature

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

T.V. Production/Broadcast Journalism
ABC 53/UPN18/WB30
5815 S. Pennsylvania
Lansing, MI 48911

Internship objective: To learn about the television industry and to experience and participate in it.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, Spring, Su I, Su II annually

Number of interns needed: One

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: 8-10 hours per week

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

Description of intern responsibilities:
Learn to use the scheduling TV program Omega to run rankers, reach and frequency
Monitor other media
Put together media kits for each station
Attend live broadcasts with Account Executives
Brainstorm promotions for clients
Pick up dubs and drop off cassettes for clients
Make sales calls with Account Executives
Creative copy writing
Go on location to shoot commercials
Learn to write up orders and production forms
Attend sales meetings
Learn package design and how to develop marketing plans and proposals
Help news anchors and reporters if interested in learning news

Location: ABC53/UPN18/WB30, 5815 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI 48911

Intern sponsor: Susan Angel, Local Sales Manager

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

Contact:
Susan Angel
Local Sales Manager
ABC53/UPN18/WB30
5815 S. Pennsylvania
Lansing, MI 48911
Susana@wlaj.com
Phone: (517) 394-5300 ext 228
Fax: (517) 887-0077
Cell: (517) 719-3193

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be based upon the following:
The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
The student’s copy of all work produced
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 submitted on the Wednesday of final week 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. It 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

T.V. Production Internship
WWMT/CW-7, Kalamazoo

590 West Maple Street

Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Web: www.wwmt.com

Internship objective: To learn about the television industry firsthand by experiencing and participating in newsroom functions such as reporting, producing, sports, weather and news assignment desk.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, Spring, Su I and Su II annually

Number of interns needed: up to 8 per semester

Start date: On or near the start of the semester, negotiable

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

Hours per week: Up to 20 hours

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication. Students must have completed coursework in Broadcast or T.V production. First priority will be given to declared Media Majors (Film, Video and Media Studies, Broadcast Cable Production, Media Studies) who have completed Broadcast Journalism (Com 3590), TV Studio Production (Com 3570) and Advanced Production (Com 4570)

All interns must be registered for college credit.

Description of intern responsibilities: Interns will learn the inner workings of a top 40 market newsroom. Reporting candidates will have the experience of shadowing current reporters on staff in the field, learning how to shoot, write and interview. Producing interns will get hands-on experience selecting news content, stacking rundowns and writing. Sports, weather and news assignment desk candidates will also have the opportunity for hands-on experience, working at a CBS/CW affiliate. Other job duties include research, web work and future
planning needed by the news department.

Location:
WWMT/CW-7
Kalamazoo, MI

Intern sponsor:
Jon McCrary, Assistant News Director
or
Ed Kengerski, Sports Director

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives up to 6 credits. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work. All interns must be registered for college credit and provide Jon McCrary written verification of college credit on the first day of the internship.

Contact for all areas other than sports:
Jon McCrary
Assistant News Director
WWMT/CW-7
590 West Maple Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
E-mail: jonmccra@wwmt.com
Phone: 269-388-3333
Toll-free: (800) 875-3333

Contact for sports internship
Ed Kengerski
Sports Director
WWMT/CW-7
590 West Maple Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
E-mail: ekengerski@wwmt.com
Phone: 269-388-3333
Toll-free: (800) 875-3333

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be based upon the following:
The student observation of all intern activities
The student copy of all work produced, including progress made toward learning objectives
Final paper
The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
The internship sponsor final evaluation

Method of Evaluation:
Student journal/log: 20%
Student 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 submitted on the Wednesday of finals week 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. It may be submitted with the student 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

Broadcast Journalism Internship
News Department
WMUK-FM
Western Michigan University
1351 Friedman Hall
Web: www.wmuk.org

Station Phone: (269) 387-5715

News Phone: (269) 387-5717

FAX: (269) 387-4630

Internship objective: To provide journalism, public relations, broadcast cable production or media studies students a full radio news department experience. Interns will leave the internship with a portfolio of writing samples and audio produced.

Internship availability: Fall, Spring, Su I & Su II, annually

Number of internships available: Up to 4 per semester

Start date: The first week of the academic semester of the internship.

End date: The Friday prior to finals of the academic semester of the internship.

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/ depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Academic qualifications:
Declared major in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication Studies, Broadcast Cable Production, or Film, Video and Media Studies
A grade point of 3.0 or greater in writing intensive classes
Junior status
Completion of at least 3 of: COM 4430, JRN 1000, JRN 2100, COM 3590, COM 2570

Additional qualifications:
Interest in journalism, especially public radio journalism
Excellent writing skills
Fundamental understanding of local government
Must provide own transportation
Valid Michigan Driver’s License
Professional attire and image
Computer skills and experience in audio editing
Ability to use audio recording equipment

Student must provide a copy of their work, on CD or DVD, to the Communication Resouce Center (Clifford Center) at the conclusion of their internship.

Description of intern responsibilities: Interns will research, write, edit and produce news stories. Interns will represent WMUK in the community and on campus when they cover news stories. Interns will interact with all departments in the radio station and learn the daily operations of a radio station. Interns will attend staff meetings and production meetings.
Location: 1351 Friedman Hall, Western Michigan University

Credit: College credit toward communication major or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work at WMUK-FM.

Intern sponsor:

Andrew Robins, News Director
E-mail: andrew.robins@wmich.edu
Phone: 269-387-5717

Application process: Interested students should send a current resume, cover letter that includes why they are interested in this internship and at least 6 writing samples or portfolio materials to Andrew Robins at WMUK-FM. A formal interview will be conducted.

Application deadlines:
April 15 for Fall
November 15 for Spring
March 15 for Su I & Su II

Faculty sponsor: Faculty sponsor with be the Journalism internship sponsor if the internship is being taken for Journalism practicum credit, or the Communication internship sponsor if the internship is being taken for Com 4990 credit.

Evaluation: Evaluation will be based on advancement of news room skills, including preparation and delivery of a short news cast and preparation of a longer radio piece.

Evaluation process for Com 4990 credit: 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; copy of work to be turned in as a CD
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 prior to finals with the rest of the material. It 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’s sponsor (at internship site) signature

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