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Promotions/Advertising Interns, News-Special Projects Unit, Webmaster, Sports, Public Relations, Sales-WLVI, Sales,-WHDH, News-Tape Library, Public Affairs/Program Services, Newsroom and Assignment Desk, Graphic Design, 7News, NBC CW56, Boston, MA
Position's Title
Promotions/Advertising Interns, News-Special Projects Unit, Webmaster, Sports, Public Relations, Sales-WLVI, Sales,-WHDH, News-Tape Library, Public Affairs/Program Services, Newsroom and Assignment Desk, Graphic Design, 7News, NBC CW56, Boston, MA
Number of Openings
1
Description




INTERNSHIPS

All internships must be for course credit.
Positions are available for the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
CONTACT THE PERSON LISTED BELOW YOUR AREA OF INTEREST
TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW.

PROMOTIONS/ADVERTISING INTERNS
TV Production, Advertising, and related majors with good writing skills, understanding of editing/production. Contact Jocelyn Yabut: at jyabut@whdh.com

NEWS- SPECIAL PROJECTS UNIT
Assist this group, which is responsible for special event coverage, feature stories and specialized segments of news such as political, medical or consumer stories. Provide clerical assistance and research support. Occasional field production assistance. Email cover letter and resume to khenry@whdh.com outlining your interests and availability.
WEBMASTER
Web interns will update stories and edit video for WHDH.com website. Interns will also learn how to use a variety of web programs. If interested in applying, send cover letter and resume to Scott MacEachern at smaceachern@whdh.com.

SPORTS
Journalism or other majors with a basic knowledge of television production and overall understanding of sports to be covered in coming semester (rules of the game, major teams and athletes). Send cover letter and resume to Sports at klam@whdh.com with why you would be an asset to the sports team in the coming semester. Sports interns log games, research stories, assist with details for upcoming sportscasts and assist with basic clerical support. Follow up with a call to Koon Lam at 617-725-0807 to discuss the possibility of an interview after submitting your resume.






PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNS
Intern duties include assistance with phones and research. In addition, intern must attend different station-sponsored events within the community, and assist in Programming-related duties as needed. The perfect intern must be highly motivated and able to work independently. Must have clear, concise writing skills; excellent interpersonal communication is vital. PR, Communications and related majors accepted. Minimum of 2-3 days per week. *Writing samples required upon interview.* Email resume and cover letter explaining why you are a good candidate for our program, giving approximate availability (days and hours) to Jessica St Ours@ jstours@whdh.com.

SALES-WLVI
WLVI/CW 56-MS Word, Excel and Internet skills required for all Sales internships.. SALES MAJOR or significant course work in Marketing, Sales or Communications. Will assist sales team in preparation of sales materials. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Melissa MacPhee, mmacphee@cw56.com

SALES-WHDH
MS Word, Excel and Internet skills required for all Sales internships. SALES: major or significant course work in Marketing, Sales or Communications. Will assist sales team in preparation of sales materials. SALES/RESEARCH: assist with sales presentation materials and data analysis. Powerpoint preferred. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Elise Clark at eclark@whdh.com.

NEWS-TAPE LIBRARY
Assist tape coordinators and librarian with research, filing and production details for upcoming newscasts. Learn and develop skills which are vital to providing fast and accurate updates on ongoing news stories. Contact Leslie Shocket (617)725-0876 for more information. Weekdays.







PUBLIC AFFAIRS/ PROGRAM SERVICES INTERNS
Production, Political Science, Journalism and other majors. Will assist with research, office support, and production for local target audience program. Email your resume and a cover letter giving approximate availability (days and hours) to Brian Clarke: bclarke@whdh.com
or call (617) 725-0828.
NEWSROOM AND ASSIGNMENT DESK
Assist with phones, research, assignment desk and clerical support. Intern in the heart of the news operation days, evenings and/or weekends. Email your resume and a cover letter giving approximate availability (days and hours) to Scott MacEachern: SMacEachern@whdh.com along with why you are a good candidate for our program.

GRAPHIC DESIGN
Art school students or those majoring in Graphic Design or Advertising Design with basic skills. E-mail cover letter, portfolio and/or resume to the Attention of Sergio Camacho; scamacho@whdh.com.


Application deadline: 9/10 for Fall (September - December)

















Eligibility Requirements

- College Juniors, Seniors or Graduate students are eligible

- Course Credit is required. Students confirm with their college that they may do an internship for credit before applying.

- A minimum of 15 hours per week is also required.


Organization
WHDH-TV
Address
Attn: Human Resources
7 Bulfinch Place
Boston, MA 02114
Fax: (617) 248-0653
E-mail: human_resources@whdh.com
Additional Infomation
WHDH.COM
For additional information, contact:

Career Services Center
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
375 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247-4100

 

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