The
aim of the WXIN internship is to expose the student to the daily demands and
challenges of a commercial broadcasting operation and to provide as much "hands
on" opportunity as possible, appropriate to individual interests, training and
talents. All interns are expected and encouraged to learn about all aspects of
commercial broadcasting.
The
unpaid internship requires the student to receive academic credit for the
successful completion of the internship through the institution in which he/she
is enrolled. WXIN, the intern, and the sponsoring institution recognize mutual
obligations and regard the intern experience as an important capstone to a
college education. Nevertheless, resourcefulness of the student is required,
since the primary responsibility of all WXIN personnel is the operation of the
station.
The
duration of the individual internship is synchronized with the academic term
and is typically 8-10 weeks on a part-time basis. While the Human Resource
Department coordinates the program, each intern is interviewed and accepted by
a specific department or program unit. Departments accepting interns may
include:
Morning
and Evening News (includes Sports and Weather)
Operations and Production
Creative Services (includes Marketing, Art and Events)
Sales
DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATIONS
Summer Term - March 1
Fall Term - August 1
Winter/Spring Term - December 1
QUALIFICATIONS
Junior, Senior or post-secondary status at a four year university.
Preference is given to students majoring in a related field such as
telecommunications, radio/TV/film, media, marketing or journalism.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
Submit resume and cover letter stating department of interest and academic term
in which you are available to Human Resources,
