WTTW Metcalf Internship
This internship is part of the University’s Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Please review to learn more about program requirements for Metcalf interns.
Fellowship Award Amount: $4,000 - 5,000
Internship Time Commitment: 30-40 hours per week for 10 weeks, full time Summer 2023
WTTW is an Odyssey and Metcalf Employer Partner, seeking to Hire Two UChicago Students - all students encouraged to apply
Please make sure that if selected for an interview, you communicate to your prospective host organization/employer where you will be physically located during the internship as your location may affect your (or your host organization/employer’s) ability to pursue this opportunity.
If you are an international student, please make sure to visit the OIA website to familiarize yourself with your work authorization eligibility and requirements as soon as possible. If you’d like to make an appointment with your international adviser, please visit this page.
METCALF FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: SUMMER 2023:
The WTTW Metcalf Internship program is a full-time, paid, competitive summer internship that offers students the opportunity to assist in pre-production and early stages of production for one or more public television and digital programs and series.
Description
WTTW, Chicago’s public television station, is seeking a summer Metcalf intern primarily to research content to be included in one or more public television and digital programs and series. Additionally, depending on our summer production schedule, the student may have the opportunity to assist in writing and field production. There may be opportunities to participate in other projects as needed.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Interns are expected to work 5 days/40 hours per week.
- Interns should be able to travel to WTTW studios (5400 N. St. Louis Ave.) for the duration of the fellowship.
- Interns should stay for the length of the 10-week summer quarter.
Key Responsibilities:
- - Research program and series ideas
- - Provide research assistance for episode outlines
- - Research potential interviewees
- - If program(s) begin production, assist in the field or studio as needed (note: WTTW is a union shop so interns do not perform any hands-on work with technical equipment such as camera, lights and sound)
- - Perform other relevant duties as assigned
Skills:
- - Excellent research and communication skills
- - Ability to multi-task and work independently
- - Demonstrated interest in history and research
Application Process - to Handshake
Interested students should upload
- resume
- cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship.
Candidates who are a good match will be invited to come in for an interview.