Address: 825 8th Ave.
Location: New York, NY
Application Deadline: February 15, 2013
Position: Part-time, Unpaid
Timeframe: 02/18/13 — 06/18/13 (Flexible)
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Description
Documentaries & Development Project: SACREDSACRED is a major new documentary film that will document a year of religious life across seven continents. The film will cover major events such as Christmas in Bethlehem or the end of Ramadan in the Middle East, as well as lesser known days on the calendar like Bodhi Day in India. SACRED will take full advantage of the globally connected, mobile nature of 21st century filmmaking to cover more ground and embrace a wider array of religious traditions than any film on religion yet made.
This internship is an excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of the television production industry. Interns will see first-hand how a large scale documentary project is researched and developed. The internship will involve heavy research in the history of religions and significant social media management to aid us in our search for filmmakers around the world who will contribute footage to the project. Best applicants will have very strong research and writing skills, be computer savvy, have social media and web skills, and a background or strong interest in television production and/or world religions.
Please send resume and cover letter along with proof of your enrollment in college to:
WNET New York Public Media
825 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10019-7435
E-mail: internships@wnet.org
Qualified candidates only; no phone calls please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
WNET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Responsibilities
Interns will be supervised, but will have the opportunity and will be encouraged to take initiative and get more and more involved in the production process. Their responsibilities and assignments will grow more complex and involved as they learn the procedures and demonstrate their ability to multi-task and perform on deadline. There will be some errand running and general administrative work, but through this work interns will have the opportunity to meet people in different departments and will realize the attention to detail required for a successful program.
Opportunity Profile: In addition to gaining experience working in a fast-paced television production environment, in which the intern will strengthen his/her planning, organization, research, and team-building skills, he/she will work with experienced producers and staff and have the opportunity to learn about other departments related to production.
Requirements
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university, preferably a college junior or above. Ideal candidates will have excellent writing, research, and communication skills; meticulous attention to detail; ability to multi-task and work individually as well as within a team. Intern must be hard-working and self-sufficient.
Please use your cover letter to give us a sense of your strengths in writing, research, and interest in public television.
The internship will require a commitment of two days a week, however three days a week or more is preferable. Dates are flexible.
Please use your cover letter to give us a sense of your strengths in writing, research, and interest in public television.
