Paid film and TV production internships

Want to help film a social issue documentary? Assist in television production?

The Institute for Humane Studies Production Internship Program offers paid internships doing just that at industry majors and new, cutting-edge companies. Participants in the program typically receive:

• $2,000 stipend for a 10-week internship
• Housing and travel allowance
• Tuition and travel assistance for our career development workshop (attendance required)
• Free novels and academic works on economics, history, and philosophy
• Networking opportunities in major media centers: NYC, LA, and DC

Production internships are available year-round. Internships can be as short as five weeks and up to 20 weeks.

To apply, complete an online application.

News radio station seeks D.C. correspondent

Pacific News Center in Guam is seeking a Washington correspondent to file reports for radio.

The freelancer will cover Guam's Washington Delagate Office and Congressional hearings concerning Guam and Pacific Affairs.

PNC produces multiple daily news broadcasts for the radio medium, including news feeds for K-57 Guam, Power 98 Guam and 105.1 The KAT.

E-mail resume to kevin@spbguam.com.

$20,000 college broadcast journalism contest

Fox News Channel is offering a $20,000 broadcast journalism contest for college juniors and seniors. Moreover, the winners may receive a paid internship or entry-level job at Fox News.

The "Fox News Channel College Challenge" requires teams of two to four students (juniors and seniors only) to research, write, produce and submit an objective broadcast news story selected from a list of provided topics. A panel of journalists from Fox News Channel will judge the entries.

The winning team will share a scholarship of $10,000 and the team's school will receive a matching grant of $10,000. In addition, the winning team and one administrator will be invited to appear on Fox News Channel to talk about the winning entry and their experience.

Members of the winning team, who are juniors, will be eligible for an internship at Fox News Channel. Members of the winning team, who are seniors, will receive an entry-level-job interview at Fox News Channel.

Great entry-level jobs at NPR

NPR's Kroc Fellowship offers recent graduates the chance to get rigorous, hands-on training in every aspect of public radio journalism — writing, reporting, producing and editing, for both radio and the Web. The year-long program pays over $40,000 and includes benefits and vacation time.

Fellows will work primarily at NPR headquarters in Washington D.C., though each Fellowship will include an assignment to an NPR member station. Applications will be accepted beginning in November but must be postmarked no later than December 31.

Paid summer internships @ CNN, MSNBC, Fox News

Do you want a career in broadcast journalism but have no experience?

Hands-on summer 2009 internships with an experienced producer at major media networks or news production houses are available to college students through the Institute for Humane Studies.

Selected interns typically receive:

• $2,000 stipend for a 10-week internship
• Housing and travel allowance
• Tuition and travel assistance to our weeklong workshop, Journalism and the Free Society
• Free books, including academic works on economics, history, and philosophy
• Mentoring with working industry professionals
• Networking opportunities in major media centers: NYC, LA, and DC

In addition, arrangements can be made for internships as short as five weeks and up to twenty weeks at host firms. Current students can be considered for a part time internship that works around course loads. International students are also eligible for placement.

Previous students interned at:

• CNN in Atlanta
• WTOP in Washington, DC
• ABC 20/20 in Manhattan
• Fox News in Los Angeles
• Hedrick Smith Productions in Washington, DC
• MSNBC in New York City

"No previous experience is necessary, we're looking for articulate students passionate about liberty," according to the posting. "Students from all disciplines, including political science and economics are encouraged to apply."

The deadline for early decision is November 1. Application materials must be submitted through http://www.TheIHS.org/journalism and received no later than January 31.

Sports journalism intern @ Chicago TV station

WGN-TV, CW's affiliate in Chicago, seeks an intern to assist the sports producer and anchor with the evening sportscasts.

The intern will log games and use the web and wires to help provide pertinent information on breaking sports stories. The interns will learn to identify proper highlights, video, sound, etc… to use in our shows. Also, interns will have the opportunity to learn to edit on desktop editors. Occasionally, interns go out in the field to help with interviews.

-Mark Grabowski

Fox News Channel seeks campus correspondents

Palestra Media Group seeks college students to cover their universities for a national college media network which has recently affiliated with Fox News Channel.

Student reporters will be paid $150 to $235 per month depending on the content they produce. They also earn and additional $20 for each pre-approved feature story they create.

"Student reporters will cover their school’s athletic teams, music scene, traditions and other elements of life around campus," the job posting says. "Sports reporters will work with their school’s Sports Information Department to cover practices and games, shoot video of interviews with players and coaches and file short daily reports. Student reporters may also create feature stories profiling a noteworthy athlete, event or tradition at their school."

Stories will be posted on the company’s website (www.thepalestra.com) and occasionally repurposed for use on Fox News Channel and foxnews.com.

If you are interested in applying for a reporting position with The Palestra, contact recruiting coordinators Gina DiCello at Gina@thepalestra.com or Dave Maetzol at Dave@thepalestra.com.

Digital journalist @ Columbus TV station

NBC 4 (WCMH-TV), NBC's affiliate in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a digital journalist to join the newsroom team.

The digital journalist will be "responsible for developing and nurturing local news contacts, developing unique stories, covering breaking news and following up on news stories," according to the job posting. "A Digital Journalist develops the story, shoots, writes and edits the story, and is responsible for its presentation on multiple media platforms."

Reporter @ Savannah, Ga. TV station

WSAV-TV, the NBC affiliate in Savannah, Georgia, is seeking a reporter for its nightly newscast.

"Applicants must know how to acquire community contacts to generate original, enterprise reporting and have excellent research, interviewing and storytelling skills," the job posting says. "If you’re a self-starter who shows initiative, this position provides a real opportunity for career growth in a wonderful place to live."

L.A. tv station seeks freelance newswriter

KTLA-TV, a.k.a. Channel 5 in Los Angeles, seeks a freelance writer to assist the news producer in putting newscasts together.

Responsibilities include: writing news stories; directing the editing of video taped stories for broadcasts; basic non-linear editing/clip editing duties; and logging video feeds. The writer also must learn the responsibilities of the associate producer and program producer so as to be prepared to produce a program as needed.

Candidates should have experience in broadcast or print journalism.

NPR has many and varied openings

National Public Radio has many and varied openings at its Washington, D.C. headquarters, as well as some at its affiliates. They're looking for show hosts, reporters, editors, producers and other staffers:

• Producer, Computer-Assisted Reporting (0910309028RFNA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Reporter/Correspondent, Digital News (0910309031RFNA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Editor II or III, Overnight, Foreign Desk (0810301026RFEA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Editor III Planning, Tell Me More (0810114004RFEA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Senior Business Editor (0810305001RFRA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Swing Editor I, II, or III, National Desk (0810305054RFEA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Host, Day to Day (0810111003RFEA)
  Culver City, CA, US.
• Producer I, II or III, Swing, All Things Considered (0810102006RFEA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Producer/Editor I, News and Notes (0810112008RFEA)
  Culver City, CA, US.

Paid internship at D.C. television network

MHz Networks, an international television network headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, is seeking two paid interns to assist its programming team in reviewing and previewing content for broadcast air.

"In this position, you will have the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a producer," according to the internship advertisement. "You'll work on various segments and shows in our Creative Services/Production Department. This internship is hands-on, requiring solid editing ability and general production know-how."

The internship runs from September through May and pays $10 per hour. Interns are expected to work at least 2-3 days a week, preferably for 4-6 hours per day. MHz is an independent, noncommercial television broadcaster delivering international, educational and arts programming.

Broadcast journalism career links

CubReporters.org now features a section on broadcast journalism. It includes internships, scholarships and fellowships, entry-level jobs and other career links.

As you know, the site has traditionally focused on print journalism, but, in this age of convergence, it's necessary to expand the website's focus and mission. The main parts of the website -- journalism jobs, journalism internships and journalism fellowships -- will also include more multimedia opportunities.

The broadcast journalism page is a work in progress; feel free to suggest any interesting links or good opportunities.

-Mark Grabowski

Reporter @ Raleigh TV station

WNCN-TV, the NBC affiliate in Raleigh, seeks an embed reporter to cover local issues and events.

You will be expected to do it all, the job post says: "Embed reporters must have strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to plan and coordinate news coverage, working with multi-platform producers. Must have the ability to use (or be trained to use) digital video camera and editing equipment and the ability to track audio and appear on camera for news reporting. They must have the necessary skills to achieve quality reporting on the web and on our broadcast air."

BBC offers trainee program

The BBC Journalism Trainee Scheme offers 21 journalists the chance to spend six months in the British Broadcasting Corporation learning about broadcasting. Paid placements are offered news and sports in the following areas: London, Belfast, Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester, Cambridge, Leeds, Tonbridge Wells, Norwich and Nottingham.

"We [are] looking for good writers without a professional broadcasting background who could help us reflect our widely differing audiences," the website says. The program is extremely competitive. Last year, the inaugural year of the training program, the BBC received more than 1,400 applications for only 21 spots.

-Mark Grabowski

Fellowships & scholarships for electronic journalists

The Radio and Television News Directors Association is offering several cash prizes for electronic (radio, TV, online) journalists with 10 years or less experience. Additionally, its foundation offers many scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, for college and graduate students studying journalism and/or planning careers in electronic journalism. The deadline for applying is May 12.

While the focus of this journalism website is on print journalism, I will be expanding it in coming months to include more broadcast journalism and online journalism opportunities. Stay tuned. Also, please e-mail me any good opportunities that aren't already listed on CubReporters.org.

-Mark Grabowski
mark(at)cubreporters(dot)org