Internships at WNYT-NewsChannel 13

All News internships are unpaid and must be done for college course credit.  Prospective interns need to submit a resume and cover letter.  The letter must include how many work hours required to complete the course, the start and end dates of the internship and days available to work.  All interns must work at least one eight-hour shift per week -- either  10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.   All interns must work a minimum of eight hours a week or a maximum of 40 hours a week.

Applications should be mailed to:

Phone calls and e-mail are discouraged.

 Available Internship Programs

 Internship Guidelines

 Benefits of Interning

 Expectations

Available Internship Programs

Fall/Spring Internships:

This is primarily a news internship.  Only three students are accepted.  There is a substantial amount of private instruction.  This is a good internship for a sophomore or junior.  

 Completion of some broadcasting/journalism classes is a MUST.

 The intern will be assisting reporters, producers, assignment editors and photographers in the field and in the newsroom.

 The intern will be responsible for completing writing assignments and other projects given by management.

Winter/Spring Break Internships:

This is primarily a news internship.  Only two students are accepted.  There is a substantial amount of private instruction.  This is a good internship for a sophomore or junior.

 Completion of some broadcasting/journalism classes is a MUST.

 The intern will be assisting reporters, producers, assignment editors and photographers in the field and in the newsroom.

 The intern will be responsible for completing writing assignments and other projects given by management.

Summer Internships:

This is intern boot camp.  Five students are accepted.  There is very little private instruction and the intern must be highly motivated.  This internship is geared toward seniors and grad students.  Interns will be observing nearly all aspects of the station.  This includes but is not limited to: the newsroom, engineering, live trucks, promotions, traffic and production.  It is comprehensive and at times grueling.

 Completion of nearly all broadcasting/journalism classes is a MUST.

 The intern will be assisting reporters, producers, assignment editors and photographers in the field and in the newsroom.

 The intern will be observing other areas of the station.

 The intern will be responsible for completing writing assignments, producing a show (not for air), putting together a package on tape and taking part in a mock show in the studio.  There may also be a host of other projects given by management.

Job shadow:

This is a one day only job shadow and is ideal for high school students. 

 The student will be paired up with a staff member for 4 hours to observe on the job.

Internship Guidelines

Students who wish to participate in an internship must be receiving academic credit for what they learn through engaging in a work-based experience.

Each student intern or trainee must develop an individualized learning agreement that must be acceptable to a work supervisor and supervising faculty member.

Internships or trainee positions usually last for one academic term, up to three months, and interns or trainees work a minimum or eight hours a week and a maximum of 40 hours a week.

Benefits include:

 A connection between coursework and on-the-job experience.

 Quality work experience in a supervised setting.

 A valuable introduction to a chosen field or career.

 Opportunities for professional networking.

What we expect from interns:

 To demonstrate appropriate professional and ethical behavior.

 To perform expected work functions in a highly satisfactory manner and to make positive contributions to the organization.

 To take directions, ask questions when appropriate and work as team members.

 To complete written learning agreement plans that are acceptable to their work supervisors.

 Be active and willing learners.