Summer Intern - Weigel Productions

Wciu-Tv Weigel Broadcasting Co • Chicago, IL

303d • $16

About The Position

Weigel Productions creates original programming and content for Weigel's television and digital outlets. Grown out of the long-form productions including Toon In With Me, Svengoolie, Collector's Call and My Start Story. The Weigel Productions team consists of producers, writers, editors, directors of photography, graphic artists, and researchers. From the first day, interns are given real-world, hands-on responsibilities. Working alongside a dynamic production staff, interns do substantial work in the world of busy, fluid daily production. Interns are treated as professionals and given in-depth learning opportunities for those who want to see what producing daily television really means. This internship will support the Weigel Productions team, allowing interns to work up to 20 hours per week. All interns are paid, but Weigel Broadcasting Co. does not subsidize housing.

Requirements

• Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Candidates should have an interest in history, pop culture, and news
• Flexible schedule to meet the demands and rigor of a daily one-hour television program

Responsibilities

• Reviews research for daily stories and long-term projects
• Reviews Storyboard edits for editors
• Assists in coordinating & organizing assets for editors & graphic artists
• Help get the program on the air, which includes performing routine administrative tasks
• Exposure to studio & field production
• Opportunity to create stories for air from research to completion
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Compensated internship
• Tax-free Transit
• Discounted Parking Access
• Gym Membership Discount
• Convenient access to highways and public transportation
• One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed