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

Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago Internship
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603-6404
Web: http://www.artic.edu/aic/jobs/interninfo.html

Internship objective: Internships are offered by the Art Institute's many departments throughout the year and enable students to gain first-hand experience in their areas of interest or study. Interns, working under the guidance of curators or department heads, assist in routine departmental work that ranges from special projects and research to clerical support.

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: 14 hours per week

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

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Superior communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work with multiple software programs
• Positive attitude, patience, strong work ethic, good judgment

Description of intern responsibilities: Internships vary from department to department

Location: Chicago, IL

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 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

Black Entertainment Television (BET)
Web: http://www.bet.com/

Internship objective: Black Entertainment Television is dedicated to providing a solid learning foundation for student interns. The Black Entertainment Television Internship Program allows students to receive first-hand knowledge of the rewards and challenges of working for a multi-faceted entertainment company. Students will learn about BET’s long and short-term goals and objectives, as well as gain an introductory experience into both the corporate and television production arenas.

About the interning organization: We are the first African-American owned cable television station in the world. Founded in 1979 by Mr. Robert Johnson, BET is now a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B). With its corporate office in Washington, DC, BET Networks also has offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. BET is the nation’s leading television network providing quality entertainment, music, news, and public affairs programming for the African-American audience. The BET Network reaches more than 88 million households according to Nielsen media research, and can be seen in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. BET is a dominant consumer brand in the urban marketplace with a diverse group of branded businesses: BET.com, the Number 1 Internet portal for African-Americans; BET Digital Networks – BET Jazz, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, specializing in a full range of event production services, including event management, venue selection, talent recruitment, sound, lighting and stage production.

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: 16 hours per week for 8 weeks – no weekends

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

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns must:

1. Be registered for an internship for academic credit with their college or university, and must provide official letter on school letterhead verifying that internship course credit will be received for the internship.
   *Proof of school enrollment or class descriptions will not be accepted as verification. If you cannot receive internship course credit, you will not be considered for an internship.
2. Must be available to interview and work in the City/State where the internship is taking place
   

Location: Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Washington, D.C.; New York, 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 visit Web site: www.bet.com/site/site_internships

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

Com 4990
MTV Networks Internship
MTV Networks
Web: www.jobhuntweb.viacom.com/jobhunt/main/internships.asp

Internship objective: An MTV Networks Internship allows college students to work in an innovative, progressive, fast paced and professional environment. Students are exposed to all levels of MTV Networks, which has proven to be an invaluable experience to individuals interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. MTV Networks is committed to diversifying our organization. Embracing differences is an integral part of our culture and a key element for our success is creating and maintaining an inclusive environment.

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: Minimum 16 hours/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

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

Interested students should: Visit the Web site: www.jobhuntweb.viacom.com/jobhunt/main/internships.asp

Location: Burbank, CA - Nickelodeon Animation Studio - Chicago, IL - Santa Monica, CA - Miami, FL - New York, NY - Nashville, TN

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 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

Radio Promotions, Programming and Production Internship

93 WXRT-FM

Chicago's Finest Rock

4949 W. Belmont Avenue

Chicago, IL 60641

Fax: 773-777-5031

About the interning organization: WXRT-FM is looking for enthusiastic summer interns who are eager to learn the dynamics of a large market radio station. WXRT has been nationally recognized as one of Chicago's most legendary rock stations. Throughout the internship experience, interns will be representing the radio station at many of Chicago's largest and most exciting events, including street festivals and concerts.

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

Required Skills: Applicants should be responsible, outgoing, and possess excellent communication skills. If you are interested in the broad spectrum of the broadcast communications industry, and you are looking for a great opportunity to gain invaluable experience, fax your resume now!

Send all inquiries to:
Tom Lisack
Director of New Media & Marketing
WXRT-FM
4949 W. Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
Fax: (773) 777-5031

CBS Radio/WXRT-FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University of Dreams

University of Dreams Internship Program
Web: www.SummerInternships.com

Internship Program Overview
University of Dreams runs summer, fall, and spring internship programs for college students in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, Washington D.C., Barcelona, London, Hong Kong, and Costa Rica. Our internship program provides guaranteed internship placement, housing, meal plan, 6 planned weekend activities to the best tourist attractions in the area, a weekly seminar series, and daily transportation to and from work. Our all-inclusive internship program makes for a fun, safe, and extremely valuable experience for college students to explore a career in their desired city. In addition, University of Dreams offers internship placement in the fall and spring in Los Angles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Barcelona.

The University of Dreams placement guarantee is that we will help secure you an internship that you approve in your industry of choice, or you will receive your money back. We stand by our guarantee, as we have successfully placed over 99% of our enrolled participants since 2000.

Included in the program:
· A Guaranteed Internship in the industry of your choice and a company you approve
· Housing at Host Universities
· Meal plan at campus dining hall*
· Six planned organized weekend activities
· Career seminars via our weekly Speaker Series
· A professionally revised resume
· Expert interview coaching
· Daily transportation to and from work
· Professional staff assistance
· Welcome dinner
· Orientation
· Graduation event
· University of Dreams program book
· University of Dreams welcome gifts
· Visa Sponsorship (J1 Visa candidates only)
· Work Permit for U.S. students attending London program
· Academic Course Credit

* Lunch is not included in the meal plan.

* All programs offer breakfast except New York.

* Transportation to and from the program are not included.

For more information, visit us on the web at: www.SummerInternships.com