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Sports Internship
Tribune Company
Chicago, IL, United States
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Responsibilities: Assist the sports producer and anchor with the evening
sportscasts by “logging” games that we use for highlight. Learn to identify proper highlights, video, sound bites, etc… to use in our shows. Learn to edit on the newest newsroom digital technology available…Final Cut Pro, system that allows us to edit straight from our desk computers.
And, occasionally interns go out in the field to help with interviews. Mostly, this internship
allows students to get an opportunity to get “hands on” experience in a television newsroom.
• Additional Information
Four Internship Sessions (limited to 1 session per calendar year)
– Fall (8-12 Weeks)
– Winter (8-10 Weeks)
– Spring (8-12 Weeks)
– Summer (8-12 Weeks)
Internship Eligibility
– Must be 18 or older and eligible to work in the US.
– Registered students in good standing at an accredited college or university preferred.
– Must be able to work 20 hours a week which will be allocated for Saturdays and/or Sundays.
– Students can receive university or college credit for participating in this program but need to handle paperwork involved
– Undergraduate (junior/senior standing) or graduate students attending an accredited college or university majoring in Broadcasting/Communications/Journalism or related field of study. Students must be able to obtain college credit for the internship experience.
Internships pays state minimum wage.
Equal Opportunity Employer
If interested send cover letter & resume to:
WGN-TV Human Resources Dept.
2501 W. Bradley Place, Chicago, IL 60618
Fax: (773) 528-1387
Apply On-line: Please go to http://www.tribunemedia.com, go to Careers, then job listings and search for keywords “Sports Internship".
Resumes must be received at least one month prior to the beginning of each session to assure full consideration.*
Interns are considered trainees and not employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1973.
Company Info:
Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder. For more information please visit http://www.tribunemedia.com.