WXYZ-TV has an internship program for students currently enrolled in a program leading to a degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Graphics and/or related courses.
ALL SUMMER INTERSHIPS HAVE BEEN FILLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN THE FALL!Our requirements are:
1. To be at least a Junior in college.
2. To reside in the immediate surrounding area during the period of internship.
3. To work the equivalent of a full-time employee for college credit only while assigned to a program. If accepted as an intern, you will be required to bring proof of registration on your first day at the station.
4. Interns are expected to work a routine schedule daily over a 10 to 13 week period. (Hours can be flexible if need arises.)
5. The candidate must be available for a personal interview.
Our interns are expected to actively contribute to the department to which they are assigned.
Interns will serve in the following departments or programs:
NEWS – Assignment Desk, Production, Special Projects, Health Reports.
SPORTS – Assist Sports Department
CREATIVE SERVICES – Copywriting, assist in daily functions (potential interns will be required to take a writing test).
GRAPHICS – Assist with news graphics and print work for the station.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS – Assist with Public Affairs programming and Editorials.
PUBLIC RELATIONS – Press releases, talent biographies, special event coordination.
PROGRAMMING – Assist with long form shows, i.e. Woodward Dream Cruise, documentaries, special events. Interns would also be expected to do research, field producing, writing, logging tapes and setting up interviews.
To apply for an internship visit http://scripps.com/careers/ - in the menu on the left click "careers" and then "search jobs." Select "WXYZ-TV Detroit" from the work location menu and click Search.If you have any questions regarding this internship program, please call Karen Odell at 248-827-9202 or email kodell@wxyz.com.
