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WABC-TV INTERNSHIPS 2013 (Choose ONLY one)PAID INTERNSHIPS MARKETING Interns will be exposed to sales development for local and national clients, which includes researching, and putting together presentations for sales use, prospecting of new accounts, and development of special opportunities and promotions. Interns will gain exposure to the inter-departmental nature of marketing and its role in sales support and development. Interns will assist the Marketing Manager in the research of the various marketing programs and projects as well as the development of sales presentations. EYEWITNESS NEWS (choose from the areas listed below)NEWS: ASSIGNMENT DESKThe assignment desk serves as the major source for all newsgathering and assignments. It is the hub of all stories. Interns will assist the assignment desk editors in monitoring the latest happenings throughout the city, researching and compiling data needed to determine reporters' assignments.Interns will assist assignment editors, producers and reporters in story research. Additionally, they will gain knowledge and experience in broadcast newsgathering, assignment desk operations and field production.NEWS: WEATHER DEPARTMENTWABC-TV's Weather Department provides the latest weather news and AccuWeather forecasts. Interns will gain knowledge and experience in weather, weather graphics, producing, field, studio and post-production techniques.NEWS: Interns will see how provides 24 hour news, as well as viewer interaction. Interns will be responsible for assisting producers in the updating of stories and editing of video, as well as gain experience with breaking news on the web. There is strong interaction with the newsroom to keep the site current and accurate.WEB DEPARTMENT: WEB DEVELOPMENTInterns with our WEB department will get hands-on experience with web design and development software, and will assist our web operations team. Our web ops team works closely with our sales, marketing, promotions and graphics departments to create various campaigns, contests, feature stories and other elements that support our growing online business. Web development interns should have a strong grasp of programs like Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver and other web content creation programs.NEWS: MEDICAL UNIT WABC-TV's Medical Unit provides the latest news about health and medicine and is not limited to AIDS or diabetes research, but everyday health problems, from back care to heartburn. Interns will gain knowledge and experience in research, producing, field, studio and post-production techniques.NEWS: 7 ON YOUR SIDEThis is the consumer segment of Eyewitness News. Internship requires heavy phone work, research, and excellent phone and organizational skills. “Should also be interested in helping people” Segments functions as a consumer advocate by helping people solve serious problems. Also, highlights the latest scans and cons and the how people get ripped off. Students will sit in on edit sessions and may get the opportunity to go on shoots. NEWS: INVESTIGATIVE UNITLooking for interns interested in all aspects of investigative journalism from developing stories, developing contacts, writing and observing the editing process. Work with an award-winning investigative unit.NEWS: SPORTS DEPARTMENT Interns will be responsible for coordinating video footage of sports highlights for WABC-TV's Sports Department. Additionally, interns will gain knowledge in studio and post-production techniques. May have an opportunity to go out into the field! More PAID Internships….PROGRAMMING (choose from the options below)"LIVE! with KELLY & MICHAEL" (SHOW)LIVE! Kelly & Michael" is a daily, one-hour talk show hosted by Kelly Ripa & Michael Strahan. The program features a mix of celebrities, entertainers, cooking, and health and fashion segments. "LIVE" boasts its trademark "host chat" at the top of the show but is basically variety programming at its best. Interns will assist producers of "LIVE" with research for the development of show segments. They will screen video and audiotapes, observe in the control room, assist with celebrity guests and perform administrative responsibilities. Interns will gain knowledge and experience in guest bookings, audience development, studio and post-production.“LIVE! with KELLY & MICHAEL” – (WEBSITE)Smart, Creative, Adaptable students who want to work on the “Live Kelly & Michael” website students will be exposed to the workings of a daily, live, television show and will get hands-on experience creating and editing web content (both photo & video) as well as working on the online components of promotions and contests happening at the show. Any Final Cut Pro and Photoshop experience is great. Please note this is not a technical role (no coding, html, etc.) it is geared toward producing content and generating new online features for the show.HERE & NOWA weekly one hour program, airing on Channel 7, that’s dedicated to covering the issues and interests of the African-American community in the New York tri-state area. Hosted by Sandra Bookman, this program focuses on the latest news stories that are impacting the black community. The show offers a new platform for leaders and experts to voice their opinions, concerns and plans. Here & Now takes an in-depth look at both national and local stories of interest. This show also celebrates the lifestyles of blacks living in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut! Here & Now offers features on celebrities, performing arts, restaurants and the latest fashion trends. Interns will be able to assist with field production.OPERATIONS/PRODUCTIONInterns will work directly with the Station Operations Manager & Production Manager. They will learn the process of how we get our programs on the air. They will interact with distributors and syndicators and help coordinate our weekly air schedule. Interns will also learn about FCC regulations and music rights and licensing. They will learn about studio and field production operations.SPECIALS / PROGRAMMINGOur interns are immersed in all aspects of production: assisting on field shoots, transcribing and logging taped interviews, researching/fact checking and gathering post-production elements such as graphics and music. They would also get the opportunity to interface with the marketing, sales, promotions, news and art departments. We’re looking for interns who are tech savvy and self starters. At the end of this internship, students should have a good idea of where their area of interest truly lies and whether they have the skill set necessary to make it in the television business.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~UNPAID INTERNSHIPS:SALESInterns will be exposed to the total workings of a local sales force within the broadcast industry, and learn how on-air inventory is packaged and presented to the various advertisers for their sponsorship. Interns will work closely with the research department in gathering data for sales presentations and projections. RESEARCHInterns will work with and learn the basics of TV Ratings – how they are measured and how they are used. This department works with all areas of the station in tracking ratings and checking trends in TV audience viewership – Live w/ Kelly and Michael, NEWS, Programming and Ad Sales, to name a few. Interns will help track ratings and use them to see how audience viewership is trending for either a given show or set of shows, as part of learning how the broadcast TV business works predominantly for New York but also nationally.Updated For: Spring 2013 ................
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