[History_students] "Chicago-area Architecture and History TV Production Internship"

[Tyson, Amy]

Greetings History Students,

Below is an exciting public history internship opportunity involving television production. As with all History Internships, if you are the successful candidate and would like to receive academic credit, you need to find a faculty advisor who will help you enroll in HST 392/492 (undergrad/grad).

Cheers,

Prof. Amy Tyson 

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Seeking spring and summer interns for the new WTTW program, “Biking the Boulevards”

The latest in host Geoffrey Baer’s series of popular “TV tours” of Chicago , this program will explore the city’s boulevard system. We are currently seeking interns who can start in March or April. We will also be accepting applications for summer internships.

Department
Local TV Production

Requirements
Interns should have excellent research and writing skills, be proficient on a computer, resourceful, mature and professional.  Familiarity with Chicago and its history is very helpful.  Knowledge of TV production is helpful but not required.  It is also very helpful if the intern has a car or driver's license. We prefer interns to be available at least 12 hours per week during the spring term; additional hours available during the summer, and for recent graduates.

Description
Learning opportunities may include:

·        Assist in the research of content for program proposals and for writing of scripts

·        Help the producer gather and organize archival materials for editing

·        Help producer plan for field and studio shooting

·        Assist on shoots in the field and in studio

·        The intern may also periodically provide general office assistance as needed

Interns may also work on “Ask Geoffrey” segments for Chicago Tonight. Tasks may include:

·        Assist the producer of "Ask Geoffrey" in weekly research to answer viewer questions

·        Assist in gathering, evaluating and recording archival film and photos and newly shot video to accompany each "Ask Geoffrey" segment

·        Help research and gather archival materials for periodic Chicago Tonight stories and assist with field production and editing room

Most work will take place at WTTW studios on Chicago ’s Northwest side but interns will also accompany and assist TV crews on field shoots.

Application Process
Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: cschmidt at wttw.com . Please reference "Chicago-area Architecture and History TV Production Internship" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.


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


Dan Protess

Producer


Amy M. Tyson, Ph.D.
History Department
DePaul University
2320 N. Kenmore Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 773-325-4983
Fax: 773/325-4764







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