COLUMBUS DISPATCH: TV

Internship Program

 

With its cutting edge technology and professional staff, the Dispatch Broadcast Group serves as a training ground for the development of new talent entering the broadcasting job market.  Through our internship program, today’s sharpest minds are involved first hand with the many diverse jobs and responsibilities associated with the day-to-day operation of broadcast facilities.  Many first time broadcasters began their careers through experience and contacts made during internships.

 

Eligibility requirements for all Dispatch Broadcast Group internships include enrollment at the junior or senior level and receipt of course credit based on participation in an unpaid internship program.  Students interested in being considered may send their cover letter and resume to margaret.thomas@dispatchbroadcast.com.

 

Internship Opportunities – Fall 2013

 

Digital Media News Intern  – WBNS-10TV

WBNS-10TV’s Digital Media department seeks a highly motivated intern to assist with web projects including creation of the daily web quiz, creation of interactive material for the health, political and weather sections.  Additional projects include research for the back to school, holidays and sports sections. 

 

IT Intern – WBNS-10TV

WBNS-10TV is seeking an IT Intern who is interested in television technology. This internship will provide an opportunity to assist in .NET and PHP software development projects, software testing, computer hardware and software support, cabling of network infrastructure and hardware asset and software license tracking.  Requirements include course work in computer science or electrical engineering, knowledge of Windows Operating System and general knowledge of computer programming languages. 

 

News Intern – WBNS-10TV

WBNS-10TV’s News department offers internship opportunities for highly motivated college level juniors and seniors.  The news interns participate in the daily editorial meetings, shadow reporters, participate in interviews and research story material.  The news departments work closely with interns to provide direction and feedback. 

 

Sales Intern – WBNS-10TV

WBNS-10TV’s sales interns gain an understanding of television advertising sales by shadowing account executives, participating in sales meetings and reviewing market research.  The successful intern candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, a high level of initiative and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite. 

 

Sports Intern – WBNS-10TV

WBNS-10TV Sports interns gain experience through logging sporting events both in person and on television; participating in Wall to Wall Sports; learning to edit on Grass Valley NewsEdit software; learning all aspects of putting together a sportscast; covering the OSU football and high school football; and maintenance of sports video archiving system.  The WBNS sports staff works closely with the student in every area (on-air, production, photography, editing, etc.) to give a well-rounded experience. The student will also receive feedback through evaluations and through interaction with all members of the sports department. 

 

Weather Intern – WBNS-10TV

WBNS-10TV seeks a weather intern.  10TV’s weather interns gain experience through assisting meteorologists with forecasting, building weather graphics and answering viewer calls.  Interested students must be enrolled in a meteorology-related program. 

 

Sales Intern – RadiOhio

WBNS-10TV’s sales interns gain an understanding of television advertising sales by shadowing account executives, participating in sales meetings and reviewing market research.  The successful intern candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, a high level of initiative and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite. 

 

Programming Intern – The Fan

The Fan’s Programming interns develop an understanding of sports radio programming through shadowing sports update anchors and producers. The Fan’s interns gain an understanding of writing sports copy, digital editing of audio and the programming department’s digital media perspective.   

 

Promotions Intern – The Fan

The Fan is seeking promotions interns for the fall.  Promotions interns are exposed to all areas of the station and assist in planning and executing promotional events.  This is an excellent opportunity to interact with our listeners.