WABC-TV INTERNSHIPS
(Interview with two departments ONLY!)
EYEWITNESS NEWS (choose from the areas listed below)
New York's Emmy-award winning newscasts lead the market in extensive and in-depth coverage of news events, out-scooping the competition with exclusive investigative and consumer reports.
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: ASSIGNMENT DESK
The 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.
NEWS: 7ONLINE.COM
Interns will see how 7online.com 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: 7ONLINE.COM WEB DEVELOPMENT
Interns 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 WITH DR. JAY ADLERSBERG
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 SIDE
This 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 UNIT
Looking 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.
NEWS: WEATHER DEPARTMENT
WABC-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.
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
This department acts as the liaison between Channel 7 and the Tri-State communities. Interns will log-in and screen public service announcements and assist in producing local spots for the station. Interns will also select and input events on the online Channel 7 Community calendar and write for the on-air weekend Community calendar. In this job, interns will learn about the station’s relationship with a variety of local non-profit organizations. This is an ideal position for those interested in working in a community service capacity. Interns must be willing to commit to at least two full days a week (9-5) and have great organizational skills
I. T. DEPARTMENT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
The intern will assist the Information Technology Department. Responsibilities include supporting operating systems and applications on Windows and Apple based computers. Applicants will also be responsible for answering phone calls, documentation, and assisting with equipment moves and replacements. Strong verbal
and written skills and the ability to interact well with end users are vital. This is an exciting opportunity to work
with both IT and broadcast systems in various departments such as News, Sales, Traffic, and Programming.
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PROGRAMMING (choose from the options below)
Interns will learn the inner-workings of WABC-TV. They will become familiar with network, syndicated and local programming and the relationship that the television station has with the community. Interns will coordinate programming information as well as gain knowledge and experience in script writing, studio, and post-production techniques.
Interns will assist producers in research and development of show topics, booking in-studio guests, arranging field interviews, as well as gaining knowledge and experience in field, studio, and post-production techniques.
"LIVE! WITH REGIS & KELLY"
LIVE! With Regis & Kelly" is a daily, one-hour talk show hosted by Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa. 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! REGIS & KELLY” - WEBSITE
Smart, Creative, Adaptable students who want to work on the “Live with Regis & Kelly” 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.
CREATIVE SERVICES - PROMOTIONS
Channel 7’s Creative Services Department functions as an in-house advertising agency promoting WABC-TV’s
Highly rated Eyewitness News casts and local programs as well as syndicated and ABC Network programs. Interns will gain knowledge and hands-on experience in fields and post-production techniques, creative writing for promotion spots and for electronic and print media. Interns will assist writers in research in researching appropriate video, audio and graphics for spots.
OPERATIONS/PRODUCTION
Interns 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.
PROGRAMMING
Our 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.
SALES
Interns 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.
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.
Updated: Spring 2011