| ACCOUNTING
Assist in preparing journal entries, analyzing balance sheet accounts, and assist in the month-end closing process. Maximum 1 intern per semester Contact: Doug Moczygemba at
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| CREATIVE SERVICES
Observation and some hands-on experience writing and producing spots, art design, promotion and community relations. Must be college junior or senior. Maximum 2 interns per semester Contact: Jim Glass at
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| HUMAN RESOURCES
Intern will learn the importance of the relationship of human resources for each department and the role it plays in the operation of the station. This person would assist in office and clerical work, i.e. assist with job applicants, resumes' and application, applicant tracking and job postings. Maximum: 1 intern per semester Contact: Barbara McZeal at
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| PROGRAMMING
Observe program department practices, including assembly of program schedule, management of program acquisitions, tape and satellite coordination and other assorted tasks. Maximum 1 intern per semester Contact: David Walther at
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| SALES/MARKETING
Assist the sales department in the preparation of proposals, clerical work associated with the sales process, and other responsibilities assigned by sales management. Contact: Jill Fredericks at
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| PRODUCTION
Observe and assist in the live production of news stories and production of recorded or live programs. Hands-on experience in editing, remote set-up and shooting, technical aspects of control room to studio, studio camera, back-timing and flooring a newscast. Will work with Good Morning Texas, promotion production, Town Meeting remotes. Maximum 1 intern per semester Contact: Bob Cardenas at
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| SPORTS
Interns aid in all aspects of sports producing/reporting including gathering, taping, logging and producing live sportscasts. Sports interns normally work 16 hours/week. They are assigned a combination of weekday, weeknight and weekend shifts. Interns will spend time in the field learning how to build a sports story/feature from start to finish. They will also work shifts at the station, learning the aspects of putting together a sportscast. Interns will be taught the basic fundamentals of video tape editing which they will use throughout the internship. Sports interns must have a general knowledge of local and national sports, as well as, an interest in pursuing a career in sports broadcasting. Maximum 5 interns per semester Contact: Chris Bullock at
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ASSIGNMENTS DESK
Duties include, but are not limited to: scanning newspapers, press releases, tip sheets for stories worthy of coverage; conducting follow-up phone interviews to verify information about stories; and working with the assignments desk manager on special projects. Will help in daily preparation of News 8 story outline. Ideal intern will be outgoing, assertive, and willing to work with limited supervision. Requires motivated self-starter with good news judgment and excellent organization skills. Open to high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores. Maximum 3 interns per semester Contact: Jack Beavers at or Cynthia Devaney at
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NEWS 8 DAYBREAK
This is the chance for a motivated intern to get lots of hands on experience. Intern will assist production assistants with file video requests and script distribution. They will also have an opportunity to write stories for the newscast and/or go out with the reporter on the story of day. Intern will also work with the morning desk assistant to learn about the police scanners, beat check calls and handling crews during breaking news. The intern will need to make a commitment to show up for their shift. Three excused absences allowed. Maximum 3 interns per semester Contact Cynthia Devaney at
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NEWS 8 AT 9AM/GOOD MORNING TEXAS
Assist segment producers with story development, research and planning. Assist with live shots and/or live show segments. Some hands-on experience in writing and producing segments. Maximum 5 interns per semester Contact: Susan Galier at
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WEEKEND PM NEWSCAST
This position is ideal for someone interested in producing television newscasts. Staffing is limited on weekends.. which gives the intern the opportunity to get hands-on experience in many different areas. You will learn how to put together a show rundown, story selection, timing and writing. You will also log tapes, make beat calls, and work the assignments desk. This position requires a motivated student, who can be counted on to show up for their shift each Saturday and Sunday. Maximum 1 intern per semester Contact Rob Cartwright at rcartwright or Cynthia Devaney at
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NEWS 8 INVESTIGATES
Assist unit in all aspects of investigative journalism. Position requires detail-oriented individual eager to learn how to develop in-depth investigative stories. Duties will include: research, some tape logging, handling viewer calls and e-mails, accompanying reporters and producers on field and undercover shoots. Interns will have the opportunity to write scripts and produce stories for their resume tapes. Journalism experience a plus. Must possess superb internet research skills. Maximum 4 interns per semester. Contact: Meridith Schucker, Investigative Producer at mschucker or Cynthia Devaney at
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MOVIES/ENTERTAINMENT
Will assist film critic in all apsects of gathering and organizing material for film reviews, feature stories and the creation of future leads. More importantly, you get into movies for free during your length of stay. Intern must have a passion and knowledge of film. Only those deeply interested need respond. Maximum 1 intern per semester Contact Gary Cogill at gcogill or Cynthia Devaney at
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LA VIDA
Will assist in the production of a weekly news magazine focusing on the issues, culture and contributions of Hispanic-Americans in North Texas. Maximum 2 interns per semester Contact: Henry Guerrero at hguerrero or Cynthia Devaney at
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METRO
Will assist in the production of a weekly news magazine focusing on the issues, culture and contributions of African-Americans in North Texas. Maximum 1 intern per semester Contact Marjorie Ford at mford or Cynthia Devaney at
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HIGH TECH TEXAS
A knowledge of technology and business is a plus. A self-motivated, outgoing individual willing to step in without being asked. Assist producers in all aspects of production of High Tech Texas by going on stories in the field, specifically helping with logging video tapes and research. Help in taking phone calls and returning e-mails. Intern will have the opportunity to write scripts and produce stories for their own resume tape. Maximum 1 intern per semester Contact Bill Saunders at bsaunders or Cynthia Devaney at
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FAMILY FIRST
Assist Family First producers in story development, research, set up and producing news reports, Town Meetings, and prime time special. Accompany producers on shoots and events. Help with development of information for Family First website. Maximum 1 intern per semester Contact: Nann Goplerud at
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WFAA.COM
An internship at WFAA.com gets you in on the future of journalism. You'll gain experience writing and editing stories for publication on our Web site. You'll also learn how to produce and edit multimedia and streaming video content. Hours are flexible and the reward of seeing your work flashed around the world instantaneously is intoxicating. Maximum 2 interns per semester Contact Walt Zwirko at
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REPORTING
Intern assists reporter in turning daily stories. Will make phone calls, log tape, research internet and whatever else required by reporter. Intern will also work with editor to produce at least three packages on resume-quality tape. Must work 2- to 3- full (8 hr) shifts per week. Position requires highly motivated student willing to go above and beyond call of duty. Maximum 6 interns per semester Contact: Cynthia Devaney at
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NEWS EDITING
Intern is taught techniques and concepts of news editing, including packaging of news stories, research and logging. Must have excellent communication skills and be highly motivated. Maximum 1 interns per semester Contact Jesus Hernandez at
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NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY
Observe and assist photojournalist in producing the highest quality news stories for all newscasts. Learn about all aspects of news photography from veteran news photojournalists. Must work at least two full (8hr) shifts per week. Maximum 1 intern per semester Contact Cliff Williams at
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