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

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

ESPN
Bristol, CT or New York, NY
Web: http://www.espn.com/

About the interning organization: Yearly, ESPN airs more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming for more than 65 sports including MLB, NBA, NFL, WNBA, college football, men's and women's college basketball, including every game of the women's basketball tournament, tennis, PGA and LPGA Tour golf, Little League World Series, the X Games and the Great Outdoor Games

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: 30-40 hours per week
Competitive Pay
Students may qualify for subsidized housing

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

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should be:

1. Currently enrolled college student (within 12 months of graduation)
   Interested and have a passion for sports
   Authorized to work in the United States for any company

Location: Bristol, CT or 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:
http://joinourteam.espn.com/joinourteam/college_relations.html

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

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

Technical Production Internship
Charter Media
4176 Commercial Avenue
Portage, Mi 49002
Phone: 269) 353-0904 x32

Internship objective: Charter Media’s Production internship is designed to educate and train, hands on, in various aspects of Broadcast Cable Production that goes on behind the scenes at our system. The internship will provide the essential elements of knowledge, practical experience, and the ability to go from concept through the completion of a final project.

About the interning organization: Charter Media provides local, regional and national businesses with the opportunity to advertise in individual markets on cable networks. Charter Media offers the power and impact of television to our subscribers and our clients.

Interning organizations mission: Charter’s mission is to achieve net gains in all product lines and in total customers. To maximize return on investment and to align our goals, measures, systems, people, and processes toward our purpose, vision, and mission. Charter’s purpose is to enrich the lives of our customers by being the best provider of entertainment, information, and communication products and services.

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

Number of interns needed: 1

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester registered; negotiable

End date: On or near the Friday before finals week of the semester registered; negotiable

Hours per week: 15-20 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

Academic qualifications: Declared major in Broadcast Cable Production, Media Studies or Film, Video and Media Studies

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should be able to work in a fast paced environment, and be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds.

Description of intern responsibilities:
Basic care and maintenance of video taping equipment
Simple use of Sony Digital Camera
Simple set-up of lighting using a Lowell lighting kit
Advertising sales operation
Basic operation and use of PC computer and software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects
Training on Avid Non-Linear Editing System
Script writing
Learn the working mechanics of a commercial shoot and all other production techniques to ensure a quality production
Provide Western Michigan University with a thirty second commercial as a final product

Location: Charter Media, 4176 Commercial Avenue, Portage, MI 49002

Intern sponsor: Brian Halbert, Charter Media

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

Interested students should contact:
Brian Halbert
Charter Media
4176 Commercial Avenue
Portage, Mi 49002
269) 353-0904 x32 (phone)
269) 353-3938 (fax)
brian.halbert@chartercom.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 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

Public Media Network of Kalamazoo

Television/Cable Production Internship

Public Media Network (PMN)
(formerly Kalamazoo Community Access Center)
Channels 19*20*21*22*95
359 South Kalamazoo, Suite 300
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4845
Phone: 269-343-2211

Internship Objective: To provide television or broadcast related majors an opportunity to experience and participate in all aspects of community television.

Internship Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer I & II annually

Number of Internships Available: Up to 6 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/week depending on the number of weeks scheduled for the intern. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.

Academic Qualifications:
First priority will be given to FVM, Journalism and TIM majors. All other School of Communication majors and minors willbe considered if openings exist.

Note: Pre-communication students may request special permission to take this internship before they are accepted into their major.

Required Qualifications:
Must be working toward a television or broadcasting related degree
Must have means of transportation
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be at least 18 years of age

Description of Intern Responsibilities: Interns will be given the opportunity to experience and participate in all aspects of community television. Throughout the course of the internship, interns will receive hands-on experience in digital and analog video production including digital camcorders and linear and various non-linear editing platforms. Interns will also take part in the production of live and taped studio shows and remote production shoots as well as regular live programs such as City Council Meetings and Kalamazoo School Board Meetings. Other duties for interns include basic maintenance of equipment, recycling program tapes, office facilitating, creating original programming for the Community Access Center, and various other duties. Upon successful completion of the program, eligible interns will receive a stipend. Hours are scheduled on a case-by-case basis with a minimum of 6 hours per week plus a mandatory 1 Friday and 1 Saturday per month.

Location: Community Access Center, 359 South Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 300, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4845

Credit: College credit toward communication major or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work at the Community Access Center.

Intern Sponsor: Katie Reid, Video Production Coordinator

Application Process: Interested students should send a current resume with cover letter to Katie Reid.

For more information, please contact:
Katie Reid, Video Production Coordinator

Community Access Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall Ste. 300,

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Phone: 269.343.2211 Fax: 269.343.3710

Email: production@cactv.org

Evaluation: The evaluation will be completed by the Western Michigan University School of Communication Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships, and will be based upon the following
The student’s journal/log of all intern activities
The student’s copy of all work produced
A final paper evaluating the internship based on what the student has learned in their academic courses.
The internship sponsor’s mid-internship evaluation
The internship sponsor’s end of the internship evaluation

Method of Evaluation:
Student’s journal/log: 20%
Student’s work: 20%
Paper: 20%
Internship sponsor’s mid-internship evaluation: 20%
Internship sponsor’s end of the internship evaluation: 20%

Calendar:
E-mail updates to the Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships every month
Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
All materials are to be submitted to the School of Communication’s Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships 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

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