Department: News Department
Responsibilities: Intern will assist in researching long and short-term story ideas, as well as assist in building a diverse base of contacts and expert sources. Intern should be a self-starter, with great interest in current events and local government. You will talk with attorneys, celebrities, politicians, and other newsmakers; follow-up on newspaper clippings; and generate future story ideas for our reporters. Requires excellent phone, computer, and communication skills.
Undergraduate (junior/senior standing) or graduate students attending an accredited college or university majoring in Broadcasting/Communications/Journalism or related field of study. Students must be able to obtain college credit for the internship experience (Internships are unpaid).
DURATION/HOURS: Must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week during a 13-18 week period.
FALL (September December) WINTER/SPRING (January April) SUMMER (May August)
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Attention: WGN-TV Human Resources Dept. Mail: 2501 W. Bradley Place, Chicago, IL 60618 Fax: (773) 528-1387 Apply On-line: Please go to www.tribjobs.com, click on the Career Opportunities link then Job Search link and search for keyword "News Planning Internship".
Resumes must be received at least one month prior to the beginning of each session to assure full consideration.* Interns are considered trainees and not employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1973.
Responsibilities: Intern will assist in researching long and short-term story ideas, as well as assist in building a diverse base of contacts and expert sources. Intern should be a self-starter, with great interest in current events and local government. You will talk with attorneys, celebrities, politicians, and other newsmakers; follow-up on newspaper clippings; and generate future story ideas for our reporters. Requires excellent phone, computer, and communication skills.
Undergraduate (junior/senior standing) or graduate students attending an accredited college or university majoring in Broadcasting/Communications/Journalism or related field of study. Students must be able to obtain college credit for the internship experience (Internships are unpaid).
DURATION/HOURS: Must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week during a 13-18 week period.
FALL (September December) WINTER/SPRING (January April) SUMMER (May August)
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Attention: WGN-TV Human Resources Dept. Mail: 2501 W. Bradley Place, Chicago, IL 60618 Fax: (773) 528-1387 Apply On-line: Please go to www.tribjobs.com, click on the Career Opportunities link then Job Search link and search for keyword "News Planning Internship".
Resumes must be received at least one month prior to the beginning of each session to assure full consideration.* Interns are considered trainees and not employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1973.
