Print the application to complete it WJRT-TV/ABC12 STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PURPOSE Through its internship program, WJRT-TV/ABC12 aims to enrich and supplement the educational offerings of select accredited colleges and universities which award degrees in mass communications/tv or a related field. This will be accomplished by cooperating directly with the schools to provide practical internship experience for the student pursuing a career in the business of broadcasting. During the internship, students will have the opportunity to observe and participate on a limited basis in the operation of a major market television station. As interns, student will learn the function, operation, and staffing of various departments within the station. These include, but are not limited to News, Programming (production, publicity, broadcast standards), Sales, Research Sales, Creative Services (promotions & graphics), Sports, and Community Services. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will earn a specified number of academic credits, to be determined by the school. This is a non-paid internship program. MANAGEMENT OF THE PROGRAM The WJRT-TV/ABC12 Student Internship Program is managed by the station's department managers. The Internship Coordinator for each department will supervise the program and will serve as liaison between the station and participating schools, and will assume the following primary responsibilities: Establish and maintain contact with the individual identified by the School to coordinate its Internship program. Assist the school coordinator, when necessary, in the development of an effective student-screening Program. Manage the station's internal program by obtaining necessary student credentials and coordinating interviews with station department personnel responsible for supervising and selecting interns. Serve as advisor and resource for all students participating in the program. Coordinate final evaluation of the interns and forward to the participating schools. PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS Any accredited community college, four-year college/university or graduate schools that offers degreed programs in mass communications/tv broadcasting or a related field. Each school must verify in writing on official letterhead the following:
Student meets the requirements of the internship program as outlined below. Student will be registered for academic credit. The student internship program is exactly that. Students who participate must be given maximum exposure to the operation of the department to which he/she is assigned, but by no means is to be considered a "paid intern or employee." Therefore, the experience must not be conducted in such a way that the intern performs the functions of a paid WJRT-TV employee. Students are required to work no more and no less than 20 hours per week at the station. An internship cannot exceed 15 weeks. A minimum of 12 weeks is required. Students will be issued and be responsible for a security key card for daily use. Students will be responsible for all personal expenses incurred during the their internship. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In order to be eligible for a WJRT-TV/ABC12 internship, each student must: Be currently enrolled in a bona fide undergraduate or graduate program leading to a degree in mass Communications/TV or a related field. Have attained at least sophomore year status. Have at least a grade point average of "B". Understand that job placement is not a part of the internship program. Internships are part of a course of study offered by an accredited college, for which participants will receive academic credit.
-2- APPLICATION PROCESS 1. All interested students should complete the enclosed application. 2. Applicants will submit a resume, an outline of their personal interests and professional goals, and a statement of why they would like to be chosen for an internship. The internship coordinator will review the materials, route them to the appropriate individuals and help to coordinate personal interviews with department directors and/or the persons directly responsible for the intern's supervision. Following a review of the materials, the student will be notified of acceptance or rejection and, if accepted, will begin on a date that is appropriate for all parties concerned. The application forms will be posted on the WJRT-TV/ABC12 web site or may be requested in writing. SEND APPLICATION TO: News Director WJRT-TV/ABC12 2302 Lapeer Road Flint, MI 48503 (810) 257-2800 (517) 792-1990 jayne.e.hodak@abc12.com INTERN SELECTION Each of the participating departments will have written criteria with which interns must comply. Interns should be open-minded and receptive to learning, capable of easily assimilating and applying learned knowledge, energetic, self-starters, and willing to appreciate and take full advantage of the opportunities available through an internship WJRT-TV/ABC12. Affirmative efforts will be made to include a representative number of protected class members in the internship program. RELEASE OF LIABILITY Prior to serving an internship, students must sign a release absolving SJL Holdings LLC/SJL Broadcast Management Corporation/WJRT-TV, ABC12, its divisions, subsidiaries and all
personnel from liabilities relating to any loss, damage, or injury sustained during the course of his/her activities as an intern at WJRT-TV/ABC12. -3- WJRT-TV/ABC12's COMMITMENT TO INTERNS In an effort to maximize the effectiveness of the internship program, the station will offer internships that provide consistent, step-by-step exposure to some of the most important aspects of the television industry. Experience in these vital areas will help the intern to broaden his/her horizons and crystallize career goals while gaining a basic understanding of the station's operations. It should be understood that student interns may participate in any non-union task, under the supervision of a non-union employee who regularly performs that job. The student intern may also participate in some limited union task work under the supervision of a union employee or newsroom supervisor who regularly performs that job. -4-
WJRT-TV/ABC12STUDENT INTERNSHIP APPLICATION How did you learn about ABC12 s internship program? CHECK ONE: WINTER/SPRING SUMMER FALL DATE AVAILABLE TO START: EXPECTED END DATE: GENERAL INFORMATION NAME SS#: PRESENT ADDRESS PHONE: PERMANENT ADDRESS PHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTIFY RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT PHONE ACADEMIC INFORMATION COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ADDRESS COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR PHONE MAJOR PHONE CHECK ONE: SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR POST GRADUATE GRADUATION DATE List journalism or broadcast-related courses completed to date. List media experience, including campus radio, TV, or newspaper; summer employment in radio, TV or newspapers, etc.
LIST AREAS OF INTEREST (e.g., Sales, News, and Promotions). 1st 2nd 3rd DATES AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW
OBJECTIVES Write a one-page rationale on why you would like to intern at WJRT-TV/ABC12, what you expect to learn, and career goals that might relate to your internship experience at WJRT- TV/ABC12. INTERN CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT Interns may have important information not generally known to the public about the Company or other corporations with which the company does business. To use any such information for the personal profit or advantage of an intern or anyone else is strictly prohibited by the Company. Interns, should not, without proper authority, give or release data or information of a confidential nature concerning the Company to anyone not employed by the Company, or to another intern who has no need for such data or information. DEPARTMENT OF INTERNSHIP SUPERVISORS NAME SIGNED TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I have requested this internship for my own educational purposes. In consideration of your making this internship available to me, I agree to and understand the following: 1. I am not an employee of SJL Holdings LLC/SJL Broadcast Management Corporation/WJRT Inc. or any subsidiary of and recognize that I am not entitled to any employee benefits (medical insurance, etc) for the time spent in the internship. 2. The internship is solely for my benefit and is subject to termination by SJL Holdings llc/sjl Broadcast Management Corporation/WJRT Inc. or any subsidiary of, at its discretion. 3. I am not entitled to a job at the completion of the internship. 4. I am not entitled to any wages or other compensation for the time spent in the internship. 5. I recognize that SJL Holdings LLC/SJL Broadcast Management Corporation/WJRT Inc., or any subsidiary of, has no responsibility or obligation regarding whether or not I
receive course or other credit, but does expect students to arrange with the college/university to register for credit. 6. Notwithstanding the fact that I am not an employee, I acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the Fair Employment Practices Policy and the Sexual Harassment Policy and agree to abide by those and all other applicable Company policies and/or practices. 7. I release SJL Holdings LLC/SJL Broadcast Management Corporation/WJRT Inc. or any subsidiary of, its divisions and subsidiaries, and its directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or relating to, any loss, damage, or injury that may be sustained by me during the course of my activities as a student intern with SJL Holdings LLC/SJL Broadcast Management Corporation/WJRT Inc. or any subsidiary of. SIGNED ADDRESS (IF MINOR) GUARDIAN S SIGNATURE