WSB-TV Public Affairs Dept. Internship Opportunities

WSB-TV/Channel 2's Public Affairs Department sponsors community outreach activities and events put on by local charitable organizations. The department informs viewers in the metro Atlanta area through the production and airing of brief messages or public service announcements (PSAs) and a weekly half-hour community service show called "People 2 People."

Interns for the department assist with tasks to include producing shows, coordinating interviews, attending meetings and making copies of tapes.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early because only one position is available.

Who is eligible? Students must be enrolled at an accredited college or university Students must be 18 years of age or older Students must be registered for an Internship course with their school Hours are varied in length depending on internship requirements set forth by College or University but the student must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. Students must receive academic credit for the internship, which is unpaid

What can I learn from the program? The internship program is designed to provide the participant with practical experience related to their academic studies. The intern will leave with a better perspective of how a television station interacts and is involved with the citizens it covers, community organizations and their charitable events.

What are the duties for the intern? Public Affairs Intern duties include but are not limited to: Assist with current projects Help coordinate sponsored community events (set-up, team recruitment, etc.) Log and transcribe tapes for video presentations Answer phones and make phone calls Co-produce public service announcements and and video presentations (field and in-house production) Learn the Public Affairs Department structure and procedures Coordinate shoots and interviews Make duplication of tapes as requested from organizations Attend meetings Assist with production of the People 2 People Show, hosted by Jocelyn Dorsey

What are the deadlines for applying for the program? Fall Internship (Sept-Dec) Deadline: Application submitted by July 1 Winter/Spring Internship (Jan-May) Deadline: Application submitted by Nov. 1 Summer Internship (June-August) Deadline: Application submitted by March 1

How do I apply? Send a resume with your GPA, two letters of recommendations and a confirmation letter from your school that you are eligible for the program to:

Marcus Johnson Public Affairs Support WSB-TV/Channel 2 1601 W. Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309