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Employment opportunities at WCMH Television will be listed on this page and on our Job Information Line at (614) 263-4444 Option #9.
To apply for a position with WCMH Television, please send your resume cover letter and a completed Employment Application via e-mail to rkarmi@wcmh.com, via fax to (614) 261-4827 or via mail to:
WCMH Television
Human Resources
3165 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
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WCMH Television
Human Resources
3165 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
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Internships With NBC 4
NBC 4 internship programs augment the educational development of those studying for careers in broadcasting. This is accomplished by creating opportunities for students enrolled in institutions of higher learning to gain experience in the station’s day-to-day operations.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Participants will not accrue any benefits or salary and it is required that students receive college credit for internship participation (no exceptions).
B. Ordinarily, the duration of participation by any one student shall not exceed one semester or other single segment of a school term or related course.
C. Interns should spend time working in all phases of the function they are in.
D. Interns shall not serve for more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours per week.
E. The department coordinator will provide a specific description of the curriculum.
REQUIREMENTS - PARTICIPANTS MUST:
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Be eligible to earn course credits for the internship.
HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY:
Send your resume and cover letter to wcmhhr@wcmh.com. You will need to indicate your choice of department and dates you are interested to complete your internship. Resumes are continually accepted throughout the year, however, please refer to the guideline below for registration.
Fall May 1 - August 1
Winter August 1 - November 1
Spring November 1 - February 1
Summer February 1 - May 1
Due to the high volume of resumes we receive we regret that we will only be able to respond for those students in whom we have an interest. The student may work during the Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer college quarters/semesters full-time or part-time based on student availability and department needs.
NBC 4 understands that each college and university is on a different schedule. The internship dates are flexible and will be determined between the intern and internship coordinator. The following are typical dates of most internships:
Fall September-December
Winter January-March
Spring March-May
Summer May-August
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS
Content: - Students participating in the internship program in the Content Department become knowledgeable in many different aspects of the News operation. The interns will interact with the assignment editors researching stories, making police checks, and answering phones. Interns will observe the news edit area where stories are prepared for broadcast, video feeds are brought in from remote news coverage locations and news video archives are maintained. Interns will also have the opportunity to shadow reporters and photographers in the field, giving them a first-hand experience at the news gathering process. Additionally, interns will spend time with producers in the newsroom and the control room, learning how a newscast is assembled and broadcast. There will also be ample opportunity to interact with the Anchors of the newscasts as well. In some situations, an intern may be assigned to work with one function of the News room such as Photography or Investigative Reporting or Sports.
Operations/Production: - This internship provides an overview of all technical operating positions: camera, TelePrompTer, and directing. The primary focus is live newscast execution with some hands on training. The internship may also provide an overview of maintenance engineering. If desired, the intern will observe and assist with various aspects of electronic and computer equipment maintenance and installation. Due to unique circumstances, internships in Operations/Production are limited.
Sales: - Sales internships which incorporate the basics of broadcast marketing and Sales with the experiences a veteran staff can deliver. The intern will become an integral part of the NBC 4 Sales team. Interns will have the opportunity to evaluate a career in media sales and gather a broad range of knowledge and skills from experiences in the office and in the field. We expect students to be inquisitive, proactive and enthusiastic. If you desire a sales and marketing internship which is structured and rewarding – this is it!
Marketing: - A student pursuing an internship in the Marketing Department will learn Community Relations as well as the Promotions functions. The Marketing Internship offers many opportunities for professional growth. Interns will have exposure to both the technical and personal aspects of advertising and promotions. Interns have the chance to assist producers on shoots as well as to interact greatly with the public, coordinating station sponsored events such as Red, White & Boom!, 4’s Army Drives, Call 4’s and much more. Interns also work with reporters and anchors to schedule public personal appearances. Interns work in an exciting, creative, yet structured atmosphere. So, if you are looking to gain experience in event coordination and all the behind-the-scenes efforts that makes events possible, this is the position to choose.
Interactive: - Interns work with the nbc4i.com interactive team researching and gathering content for station website. There are also opportunities to work with the station's Interactive Managing Editor in the News Department and Interactive Director on web design and content creation. Additional opportunities exist based on the intern's skill and ability.
Finance: - Finance Interns will learn and apply basic finance and accounting principles within the context of a "real world" business scenario. Interns will have the opportunity to make judgments on finance and accounting decisions and defend those decisions to the VP of Finance.
Human Resources: - HR's greatest value is to help the business become more competitive. This is accomplished by ensuring that four critical mandates: business partner, change agent, infrastructure expert and employee champion are fulfilled. An internship opportunity within the Human Resource Department will provide the opportunity to build the competencies necessary for a successful career.
