Internships
WAKA-TV
College Student Internships
WAKA-TV offers non-paid internships for students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college/university and need the internship for college credit. Internships are available in our News Department (including Meteorology) and Creative Services Department. WAKA-TV does not provide living arrangements or any type of living expenses or transportation. Interns are not employees of WAKA-TV so therefore will not get benefits afforded to WAKA-TV personnel.
Requirements
To apply for an internship with WAKA-TV, students must currently be enrolled in a college or university working to receive a graduate or undergraduate degree in Mass Communications/TV with plans to pursue a career in on-air television broadcasting or a related field. Student should have a grade point average of at least a “B.” All of our internship slots are filled based on the student’s need for an internship, resume and application information, timeliness of return of application and telephone interview.
WAKA-TV does not discriminate against applicants because of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability. WAKA-TV is an equal opportunity employer.
Students must submit the following to WAKA-TV:
Letter of introduction, completed resume, intern application form signed, intern release and guidelines agreement form, and a letter from the college/university stating that you will be receiving credit for the internship.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: No later than the last Monday in July
Winter/Spring Semester: No later than the last Monday in November
Summer Semester: No later than the last Monday in March
Application Review/Interview
Upon receiving all of the completed paperwork your application will be reviewed. At that time if we find that you would be a good intern candidate, we will contact you via e-mail and set up a time that is convenient for you to complete a telephone interview. The interview will not guarantee an internship. ONLY STUDENTS UNDER FINAL CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY FOR INTERVIEWS.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
With a limited number of intern slots available, applicants are not guaranteed an internship.
An internship with WAKA-TV does not guarantee employment; however a student may apply for opened positions once internships have been completed.
Guidelines
The prospective intern will read and agree to the Internship Guidelines as set forth by WAKA-TV. Internship Guidelines will be covered at the intern’s interview.
Internship Schedule
Upon acceptance of an internship by the student, a schedule will be prepared that will cover the duration of the internship and will be approved by the intern. Once the schedule is set, the intern will adhere to the schedule as set forth in the Internship Guidelines.
Internship Evaluation
All interns will receive internship evaluations per their school guidelines by their immediate WAKA-TV supervisor. These evaluations will be copied and placed in the intern’s file at WAKA-TV.
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SELECT THE LINK BELOW FOR THE STUDENT INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS & FORMS.
PLEASE EMAIL COMPLETED FORMS TO:
jobs@waka.com
You may also mail to Josh Rainey, WAKA-TV, 3251 Harrison Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109
