Journalism Internship

Inside Hockey, LTD

58 Elgin Street

Newton Centre, MA 02459

Phone: (718) 965-9018

Web site: www.insidehockey.com

Internship objective: To gain hands-on journalism experience while covering the Western Michigan University Broncos Hockey Team

About the interning organization: Inside Hockey has a subscriber base of over 25,000 hockey fans as well as a content distribution relationship with FoxSports.com.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall 2008 and possibly spring 2009

Number of interns needed: One

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable based on the start date of the hockey season

End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable based on the end date of the hockey season.

Hours per week: 10-20 hours per week, depending upon the number of games scheduled during the week.

Academic qualifications: Declared Journalism major or minor.

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should have a strong interest in sports journalism, understand and enjoy hockey and be a strong writer. Students should also be able to work independently and meet deadlines with little on-site supervision.

Description of intern responsibilities: Student intern will cover the Western Michigan Broncos Hockey Team for Inside Hockey. Responsibilities would involve attending all home games, writing a weekly report on the team (game synopses, top performances, injuries, etc.), and contributing to Inside Hockey’s overall NCAA coverage.

Location:
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Intern sponsor:
Tim Rosenthal
NCAA Editor
Inside Hockey
trosenthal@insidehockey.com

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work up to a maximum of 6 credits. Student interns must be registered for academic credit.

This internship may qualify for JRN 4990 Practicum credit. If you are a journalism major, please contact either Dr. Junger (richard.junger@wmich.edu) or Professor Sue Ellen Christian (sueellen.christian@wmich.edu) for more information.

Journalism minors may register for Com 4990 credit by contacting Marilyn S. Kritzman (marilyn.kritzman@wmich.edu).

Interested students should contact:
Tim Rosenthal
NCAA Editor
Inside Hockey
trosenthal@insidehockey.com

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by the faculty adviser 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

Media Production Internship
Twin Star Ice Arena
5076 Sports Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-544-7000

Internship objective: To gain hands on experience filming and replaying adult hockey league games.

About the interning organization: The arena is located in Texas Township, just west of Kalamazoo, and is Southwest Michigan’s newest and finest ice-skating facility. Twin Star sits on the corner of 9th Street and N Avenue, ¼ mile North of I-94, and is right in the middle of the fastest growing area in Kalamazoo.We feature spacious locker rooms, Shanks on Ice Smokehouse Bar and Grill , BJ Sports Pro Shop, Open Skating, Drop-in Hockey, Adult leagues, Youth Leagues, High School Hockey, Figure Skating, WMU Stallions, Kalamazoo College Hornets, and the WMU Mustangs.We also be offer specials for groups for birthday parties, open skating and broomball

Semesters interns are needed: Fall and spring semesters annually

Number of interns needed: One - three

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

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

Hours per week: 10-12 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

Academic qualifications: Declared major in Film, Video and Media Studies, Media Studies, Broadcast Cable Production, Telecommunications Information Management, Communication Studies, or a declared minor in Communication. Other majors will be considered if they have the film production skills.

Desired skills and qualifications: The ability to film games and replay them for post-play meetings.

Description of intern responsibilities: The intern will film adult hockey games 6 nights a week (or a portion of those nights) beginning at 7pm. Approximately 30 minutes after each game, the film will be replayed at Shank’s On-Ice Smokehouse Grille. Alternate formats including live feeds may be considered as the program develops.

Location:
Twin Star Ice Arena
5076 Sports Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Intern sponsor:
Nicholas Cornfield
Director of Operations
Twin Star Ice Arena

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:
Nicholas Cornfield
Director of Operations
Twin Star Ice Arena
5076 Sports Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-544-7000
E-mail: nick.cornfield@sbcglobal.net
Web site: http://twinstar-icearena.com

Please submit a letter of interest, including prior experience and qualifications and a resume.

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

Kalamazoo Wings Internship
3620 Vanrick Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 349-9772 ext. 234

Internship objective: To receive a hands-on experience within a sports organization. Interns will have the chance to help behind the scenes and learn what it takes to run a successful sports organization. Internships are ideal for students who have interest in the sports industry.

Availability: The K-Wings Hockey Club offers full internships or game day internships in both the fall and the spring. Office hours are required for internship credit.

Hours: Negotiable, depending on the hours needed to receive credit.

Internship Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
-Public Relations:
Assist with the production of media guides and game notes for the K-Wings.
Edit press releases and other media.
Assist in the press box on game nights by running the UHL live scoreboard, contacting the local media, sending out information to the media and the league and assisting with the live radio broadcast.

-Marketing and Promotions:
Assist with booking and coordinating National Anthem performers.
Assist with in-arena promotions and events.
Create flyers to promote up-coming events and promotions.
Organizing and attending player/ mascot appearances.
Assisting with the K-Wings Kidz Club.

-Group Ticket Sales:
Prospect and cultivate group and season ticket sales for the Kalamazoo Wings.
Assist with the development and implementation of theme game nights.
Create flyers and brochures for group sales and game nights.
Interns are expected to complete assignments from all departments.

Interested students should submit a current resume and a cover letter describing what department or area interests you, your field of study, what semester you are interested in and why you are interested in an internship with the K- Wings Hockey Club.

Intern contact:
Julie Collard
Director of Promotions/ Game Operations
3620 Vanrick Dr. Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 349-9772 ext. 234
E-Mail: jcollard@kwings.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
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 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