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Employment at WTTW11, Chicago's Public Media

Employment at WTTW - Public Media Chicago

Image Union Internship

Have you ever wanted to work in film? Well here's your chance! As an Image Union intern, you will have a chance to play an integral role in the production of the show.

Department
WTTW Broadcasting

General Information

  • WTTW offers internships year-round on a rolling basis.
  • Length of internship and hours per week are negotiable.
  • Interns must stay for the length of a semester or summer.
  • This is an unpaid internship.
  • We will work with schools for student interns receiving credit, but receiving credit is not required.

Requirements
Television or film student and/or comparable background preferred, strong writing skills, experience on Avid or other digital editing equipment a plus, good organizational skills and telephone speaking voice.

Description

Learning opportunities include: screening submitted films, pitching show themes, contacting filmmakers who are either interested in or have already submitted films, and writing show opens. But that's not all! As an Image Union intern you also work with WTTW promo producers who create spots promoting local and national shows. In order to help them get their job done you may be involved in: writing VO and VOCC copy, brainstorming and pitching promo ideas, writing promo scripts, and more.

Application Process
Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@networkchicago.com. Please submit a writing sample with your resume and cover letter and be prepared for a small writing test if called for an interview. Please reference "Image Union Internship/Attn: Ed Griffin" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.



Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 583-3046 or mail to:

Window to the World Communications, Inc.
Attn: Ed Griffin

5400 North St. Louis Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60625

Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

For information on Image Union, visit www.wttw.com/imageunion.

 
       
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