Summer Post-Production Intern

Weigel Broadcasting Co • Chicago, IL

1d • $17

About The Position

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/ . Post-Production Intern: Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago, IL, is offering an exciting summer internship opportunity for creative college students to gain experience with producing daily television and hands on responsibilities. All interns will receive an hourly rate of pay. About the Role: · Work alongside a dynamic production staff · Provide hands-on support to both program and post-production staff · Rotate between the video editing and graphics department to organize, assist, and create original material · Work directly under the guidance of the department heads

Requirements

• Must be able to commit 20 hours per week to the internship
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and have a passion for visual storytelling
• Familiarity of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite -Premiere Pro and basic editing fundamentals -Basic animation fundamentals -Motion graphics techniques using Adobe After Effects CC
• If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel.
• Within the cover letter please answer the following questions.
• Why do you want an internship at Weigel Broadcasting?
• What are your career aspirations and area of interest?
• What are your expectations for an internship?

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize graphics and edit projects
• Coordinate between editors, writers, graphics team, and producers
• Complete short video edits for Weigel Productions and studio
• Research and prepare video and graphic assets within the in-house archive, while utilizing third party archives
• Deliver finished projects and visual materials within established deadlines
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Location: One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row, & convenient access to highways and public transportation
• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance
• Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match
• Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays
• Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave
• Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits: Tax-free Transit & Tax-free Discounted Parking Access

What This Job Offers

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