Summer Intern

Description

About Us:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

About Weigel Productions:

Weigel Productions creates original programming and content for Weigel’s television and digital outlets. Grown out of the long-form productions including Toon In With Me, Svengoolie, Collector’s Call and My Start Story. The Weigel Productions team consists of producers, writers, editors, directors of photography, graphic artists, and researchers.

Summer Intern:

Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago, IL, is offering an exciting internship opportunity for creative college students to gain experience with producing daily television and hands on responsibilities. All interns will receive an hourly rate of pay; Weigel Broadcasting co. does not subsidize housing.

About the Role:

· Work alongside a dynamic production staff

· Gain hands on exposure to both studio and field production

· Take part in crafting stories for air from research to completion

What You’ll Do 

· Review research for daily stories and long-term projects

· Assist in coordinating and organizing assets for editors and graphic artists

· Support essential administrative tasks to aid in running our 1-hour program on the air

· Watch and evaluate story board edits for editors

· Other duties, as assigned 

What You’ll Bring

· Availability to commit 20 hours per week to the internship 

· Flexible schedule to meet the demands and rigorous demands of a daily one-hour television program

· Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program

· Highly organized and have a passion for history, pop culture, and news

If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel. Within the cover letter please answer the following questions.

1.       Why do you want an internship at Weigel Broadcasting?

2.       What are your career aspirations and area of interest?

3.       What are your expectations for an internship?

What We Offer:

· Location: One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row, & convenient access to highways and public transportation

· Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance

· Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match

· Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays

· Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave 

· Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

· Commuter Benefits: Tax-free Transit & Tax-free Discounted Parking Access

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $16.60/hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.