Fall Intern - On the Block
Fall Intern - On the Block
Weigel Broadcasting Co.
Chicago, IL
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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 the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast 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, and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call . Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/ .
Fall Intern
About On the Block: Powered by Block Club Chicago -
On the Block is a weekly half-hour television news magazine that tells community stories with visually rich and longer-form news content. This internship is an exciting opportunity to work with in-studio and on-location interviews, taped features and much more. Get exposure and learn about all facets of the production process.
General Job Description
On the Block Intern will report directly to the Director of News & Local Content and will assist and shadow show producers, segment producers, and on-air contributors in the creation of the weekly show. Interns are treated as professionals and given in-depth learning opportunities for those who want to see what producing compelling television really means.
Overview
This internship will support On The Block program and production staff.
Must work at least 20 hours per week Monday - Friday (9a-5p), hours are flexible.
All interns are paid.
Weigel Broadcasting does not subsidize housing.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties include research, writing, assisting in field shoots, assisting in-studio guests
Help get the program on the air, which includes performing routine administrative tasks
Tasks include routine administrative duties and studio maintenance
Assisting in the creation and posting of social media content
Exposure to studio & field production
Other duties, as assigned
Requirements
Proficiency in broadcast software like iNews is also helpful.
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Journalism program.
Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and have strong interpersonal skills.
The ideal candidate should be a self-starter who’s plugged in to pop culture and current events with a fundamental grasp of broadcast news and entertainment shows.
Creativity is a must.
Computer Skills Required Include Microsoft Office Applications.
If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume and cover letter.
Within The Cover Letter Please Answer The Following Questions
Why do you want an internship at Weigel Broadcasting?
What are your career aspirations?
What are your expectations for an internship?
Our Perks & Benefits
Compensated internship
Tax-free Transit
Discounted Parking Access
Gym Membership Discount
Convenient access to highways and public transportation
One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row
Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.
Fall Intern
About On the Block: Powered by Block Club Chicago -
On the Block is a weekly half-hour television news magazine that tells community stories with visually rich and longer-form news content. This internship is an exciting opportunity to work with in-studio and on-location interviews, taped features and much more. Get exposure and learn about all facets of the production process.
General Job Description
On the Block Intern will report directly to the Director of News & Local Content and will assist and shadow show producers, segment producers, and on-air contributors in the creation of the weekly show. Interns are treated as professionals and given in-depth learning opportunities for those who want to see what producing compelling television really means.
Overview
This internship will support On The Block program and production staff.
Must work at least 20 hours per week Monday - Friday (9a-5p), hours are flexible.
All interns are paid.
Weigel Broadcasting does not subsidize housing.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties include research, writing, assisting in field shoots, assisting in-studio guests
Help get the program on the air, which includes performing routine administrative tasks
Tasks include routine administrative duties and studio maintenance
Assisting in the creation and posting of social media content
Exposure to studio & field production
Other duties, as assigned
Requirements
Proficiency in broadcast software like iNews is also helpful.
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Journalism program.
Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and have strong interpersonal skills.
The ideal candidate should be a self-starter who’s plugged in to pop culture and current events with a fundamental grasp of broadcast news and entertainment shows.
Creativity is a must.
Computer Skills Required Include Microsoft Office Applications.
If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume and cover letter.
Within The Cover Letter Please Answer The Following Questions
Why do you want an internship at Weigel Broadcasting?
What are your career aspirations?
What are your expectations for an internship?
Our Perks & Benefits
Compensated internship
Tax-free Transit
Discounted Parking Access
Gym Membership Discount
Convenient access to highways and public transportation
One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row
Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.
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