(WPRI/WNAC) - Available Internship Programs
INTERNET INTERN - Will work with the Internet team on updating the station's Web sites - wpri.com and foxprovidence.com .
The position offers exposure to local television news production, website production, advertising sales and television station promotion. No design or coding skills are necessary; just basic computer knowledge.
Send resume to mmarinelli@wpri.com.
NEWSROOM INTERN
As a News Intern, you'll not only get an inside look at how we gather news and produce newscasts, you will help make it all happen!
Learn firsthand how a news story gets on television. As a Newsroom Intern, you will work one on one with the news staff - including photographers, video editors, reporters, producers, and assignment editors. You'll see what happens behind the scenes when there's breaking news! Interns are expected to keep a working knowledge of current events and be eager to get involved in the news gathering process. You will earn a great base of skills for an entry-level television newsroom position.
Within the WPRI/WNAC newsroom, we have a limited number of specialized internship positions available for candidates with specific interests and backgrounds. When applying, please indicate if you are particularly interested in any of the following:
* Call for Action
Problem Solver Susan Hogan and Call for Action get results! Susan Hogan is the leading Consumer Affairs reporter in the Providence television market. As an intern, you'll be working on the consumer stories that matter to Southern New Englanders.
* Target 12 Investigators
If you're ready to do some in-depth research, assist in undercover shoots, and help with some hard investigative digging, then apply for an internship with the Target 12 Investigators. You'll help Investigative Reporter Tim White and his team as they expose the truth through compelling stories. Please note: This internship requires exceptional ability to keep select sensitive information confidential.
Send News internship resumes to: cpeabody@wpri.com .
* FOX PROVIDENCE RHODE SHOW INTERN
Wanted: Hard-working interns for the innovative new morning show on FOX Providence. You must be interested in new trends, local happenings, entertainment, lifestyle, cooking, technology, and FUN. You'll assist in segment planning and shoots, greeting guests, prop setup, and adding web content. As an intern, you'll also have opportunities to assist at promotional events. Ability to work morning weekday hours is preferred, but not necessary. Send resume to: cpeabody@wpri.com .
*The Rhode Show Kitchen Culinary Intern
Learn what it takes to broadcast cooking segments as part of a daily television show! As a Culinary Intern, students will be assigned hands-on tasks involving segment planning and preparation, kitchen set maintenance, and television production – all while interacting with the area’s greatest chefs! And the food isn’t too bad, either! If these are the ingredients you need for your recipe for success, send your resume and cover letter to cpeabody@wpri.com . Students who are enrolled in culinary arts curriculum are strongly preferred for this specialized internship. Interns must be available to work weekday mornings.
PRODUCTION INTERN - Students will be allowed to observe studio production, post production, computer graphics and electronic field production (EFP). The student will be able to observe a live newscast from the control room or the studio on headsets, and will be able to assist with set-up, lighting and breakdown of sets. Limited "hands-on" access and operation of studio cameras, character generator systems, switcher, tape machines and related equipment. Student may be allowed to participate in remote production and may change their schedule to do so, with prior approval. Six students per semester. Send resume to cpeabody@wpri.com
PROMOTION INTERN - Student will assist in the overall promotion of the station and its image by writing public service copy, movie opens, press releases, biographies and promotion copy. Production work may include screening tapes, assisting in shoots, running teleprompter and observing post-production. The student will learn Traffic Department operations, assist in placing promotional material on the daily play log, answer viewer mail and mail tapes. During special events the student may help out on location as a representative of the station by handing out literature and helping other staff members. Two students per semester.Send resume to cpeabody@wpri.com
ENGINEERING INTERN - The student may observe operations in Master Control, Videotape and Audio. The intern duties may include operation of videotape machines, setup live shots using 2-way communications and microwave equipment, and perform simple setup of studio cameras for air. Other duties may include operation of setup of microphones in the studio and in the field, and simple preventative maintenance of electronic equipment. One student per
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