WJAC-TV, an NBC affiliate owned by Cox Broadcasting, is looking for interns. Overall, you will see and experience what happens at Channel 6. You can learn how to shoot video, edit and write. You will also learn how to update the Web site throughout the week, including scores, stats, pictures, video, etc. This internship must be taken for college credits. Previous college TV station experience a plus, but not mandatory. We are looking for hard workers who want to get their foot in the door.

EEO M/F/H/V

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

NEWS/SPORTS INTERN CRITERIA
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
1. No intern or candidate for internship shall be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status or any other basis which is prohibited by applicable Federal, State or City Law.

2. All internships are unpaid positions. In order to assure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act:
-The internship shall be for the benefit of the student.
-The internship, even though it may include the actual operation of some station equipment, shall be similar to the training that would be given at an educational institution.
-Interns shall not displace regular employees, but will work under their close supervision.
-The station shall derive no immediate advantage from the activities of the intern, and on occasion may actually be impeded.
-An intern shall not be entitled to employment with WJAC-TV at the conclusion of her/his internship period. An intern may, however, compete for employment openings at WJAC-TV at the conclusion of her/his internship period.
-An intern should understand in advance that she/he will not be entitled to wages for the time spent in an internship.

3. An intern is not an employee and therefore is not covered by the station's employee benefit plan or worker's compensation insurance.

4. The internship is intended as a learning experience. The duties of the intern are clearly spelled out by the station department head.

5. Starting and ending dates are specified in advance for each internship. Internships are to last no longer than one quarter or one semester unless an extension is granted by the internship coordinator.

6. WJAC-TV reserves the right to terminate any intern at any time for any cause.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

LOCATION: The student-intern will be located in the News Department and will work under the direction of the News Director, Executive Producer of Sports or other departmental management and staff.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: To involve the student-intern in the planning, development, editing and writing of television news/sports stories, providing the intern with the opportunity to be involved in all phases of news/sports broadcast journalism.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Develop news/sports story theme from given assignment concept.
-Gather necessary facts and information.
-Accompany and assist photojournalist and/or reporter.
-Correlate data, oversee editing, write copy.
-Assist department personnel as needed.

EVALUATION PROCESS: In addition to completing the evaluation forms submitted by the school, the News Director, the Executive Producer of Sports and other Department management and staff will oversee the student-intern's work on a regular basis, providing direction and evaluation.

HOURS: Evenings and weekends, occasional days, flexible schedule.

ELIGIBILITY: To qualify for an internship at WJAC-TV, you must meet the following criteria:
1. Enrolled in a four-year college
2. Must be a junior or senior, or graduate student majoring in communications or journalism.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Students must take the following steps to apply for an internship:
1.Consult with your career counselor or student advisor.
2.Submit the following:
a. The attached questionnaire (*See Below)
b. A complete resume
c. Verification that you will receive credit hours for this internship

*Download: WJAC-TV Intern Questionnaire

Send to:

WJAC-TV
49 Old Hickory Lane
Johnstown, PA 15905
ATTN: Nancy Shull / Human Resources
or
nancy.shull@wjactv.com