Creative Services Programming Internship ABC7 (WLS-TV) Spring 2020

Job Description

ABC7 (WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network. ABC7 leads the market in local news coverage with daily newscasts, and has been in a number one position in local news since March 1986. The station’s offices and studios are located in The Loop in downtown Chicago.
The Creative Services Department includes on-air promotion, programming specials, and public relations.
Responsibilities :

• Logging tapes for local programming specials
• Joining producers during on-location programming shoots
• Research for local programming specials
• Opportunity to learn how to produce promos
• Opportunity to create digital content for multi platforms
• Participate in promo shoots when scheduled
• Help out at station events when scheduled, i.e. Magnificent Mile Light Festival (November); Auto Show (February); candidate debates (when applicable); Black Women’s Expo (March); various station community parade broadcasts throughout the year i.e. Bud Billiken Parade, St. Patrick’s Day, Mexican Independence Day, Pride Parade
• Assist in writing press releases and social media copy to publicize specials
• Assist in producing ABC 7 Newsletter

Basic Qualifications :

• Positive outlook and great attitude
• Willing to take on any task large or small
• Strong Organizational skills, good follow-up, attention to detail, writing skills, solid computer skills
• Tape logging experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in TV Production; Communications, Journalism, Media, Marketing/PR

Shooting and editing experience

Additional Information :
Internship Eligibility:
•All students must possess unrestricted work authorization
•All students must be at least 18 years old
•You must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class – OR – be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last six (6) months - OR - be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program in order to qualify for this internship.
•All candidates must be available from January through May
•All candidates must be willing to work 18-20 hours/week
•All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
•All students must provide a consistent, reliable work schedule during the session