Job Description:

¨FINANCIAL NEWS INTERN
First Business Network interns play an important role in the production process of First Business, a morning business show syndicated nationwide to 143 television markets. Intern duties include: segment producing, field producing, writing, research, updating the web site, logging tape, etc. A basic knowledge of the financial markets and business is helpful, but not required. First Business tapes a day in advance, a normal working day is between 8:30AM & 6:00PM.

Job Requirements:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is please to offer its internship program at its flagship television station WCIU-TV, Channel 26, The U and for its syndicated financial news program, First Business! We are looking for individuals with a strong work ethic combined with creativity and a keen interest in the broadcast industry. Strong writing and organizational skills are required. Interns must possess a willingness to work as a part of a team in any capacity from administration work to creative brainstorming participation.


INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
The internship requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week for an entire semester during the regular school year, minimum of 15 weeks. During the summer, we require at least 20 hours per week, minimum of 16 weeks. There is no pay associated with the internship and to qualify the student must receive college credit for the experience.

How To Apply:

DATES OF AVAILABILITIES:
Spring JAN-MAY----Summer MAY-SEP----Fall SEP-JAN


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
¨ Completed Internship Application Form
¨ Student Writing Sample (Newspaper articles, scripts, etc.)
¨ Cover Letter and Resume
¨ Confirmation Letter from school advisor stating student’s eligibility, registration and credit confirmation
¨ Copy of school schedule
¨ References


Eligibility: Undergraduate students who are of Junior or Senior status and graduate students. Freshman and sophomore are eligible only with a letter of recommendation from a professor in the field.


SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
WCIU Internship Program, WCIU-TV, 26 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60661 www.wciu.com

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