Currently accepting applications for Fall '08! Purpose: Position: News Assignment Desk (unpaid) Department: News Department Requirements: Candidates MUST be of at least Junior standing in college or university with a previous newsroom internship or experience. Broadcast Journalism majors preferred. Weekend availability is also a must. Responsibilities: Range from answering phones and checking faxes to field producing. The intern will work closely with the Assignment Editors to help determine stories to cover for the newscast, making contacts for those stories and setting up interviews. Also, interns may be asked to help cover press conferences or may be assigned to accompany reporters and/or news photographers on assignment. With the wide variety of duties, the internship will provide a full overview of newsroom operations all the way from the news meeting to the newscast. Mature and professional conduct expected. To Apply: Send resume, cover letter and references to: 2501 W. Bradley Place Chicago, IL 60618 Attention: Human Resources Department Fax: (773) 528-1387 E-Mail: reply in confidence to: NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE *Interns are considered trainees and are not employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1973.
Currently accepting applications for Fall '08!
Purpose: Position: News Assignment Desk (unpaid) Department: News Department Requirements: Candidates MUST be of at least Junior standing in college or university with a previous newsroom internship or experience. Broadcast Journalism majors preferred. Weekend availability is also a must. Responsibilities: Range from answering phones and checking faxes to field producing. The intern will work closely with the Assignment Editors to help determine stories to cover for the newscast, making contacts for those stories and setting up interviews. Also, interns may be asked to help cover press conferences or may be assigned to accompany reporters and/or news photographers on assignment. With the wide variety of duties, the internship will provide a full overview of newsroom operations all the way from the news meeting to the newscast. Mature and professional conduct expected. To Apply: Send resume, cover letter and references to: 2501 W. Bradley Place Chicago, IL 60618 Attention: Human Resources Department Fax: (773) 528-1387 E-Mail: reply in confidence to: NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE *Interns are considered trainees and are not employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1973.
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