Information Technology Intern

IT interns will help to provide technical support and assist the MPT Help Desk Support. Interns will work collaboratively on projects with ITS to develop solutions for MPT’s network.

Production Services

The intern will learn the technical aspects of television and multi-media broadcast production by assisting in the following areas: studio/location camera operator, teleprompter operator, videotape editor, location sound recordist, lighting director, floor director, studio supervisor and director.

Administrative

The intern will gain experience in maintaining "front office" activities with researching, interviewing, and drafting copies for MPT publications; drafting press releases; research to build target media lists for publicity campaigns; fact-checking/proofreading; events support; and special purpose publications.

Finance and Accounting

The MPT Finance and Accounting intern will assist the division with tracking all financial activities, ensuring accurate record keeping, research and reporting. F&A interns will gain practical knowledge of financial laws and regulations. Duties include reviewing, filing, and verifying the accuracy of information in financial documents such as journal entries or spreadsheets.

MotorWeek

Depending on interests, Motorweek interns will have a chance to help in various aspects of production. Interns will assist our segment producers in capturing content for the show and our digital productions. This means hands-on experience with various pieces of equipment, shadowing many different roles and getting a chance to put out ideas of your own. There are also opportunities to edit different pieces of MotorWeek content. Interns more interested in journalism and writing will have opportunities to work with script writers and daily reporters on crafting various pieces of content, televised and digital. These interns will get a sense of reporting on breaking news, as well as fact checking, editing, and adhering to an editorial style. Duties are not mutually exclusive, as any intern can try out any of the aforementioned duties.

Note:

• Light travel is expected for local shoots and a valid driver's license is preferred.
• Schedule is somewhat weather dependent; however, it is also very flexible.
• Interns can choose to work almost any weekday, provided there are tasks to assign. Telework is very limited, but not out of the question for certain tasks.

*Note - Not all internships are available every semester.*

General Information

MPT internships offer a thorough introduction to our mission and expectations. We are committed to providing a solid work experience to serious minded individuals in a positive environment. Current openings are available for in-person and/or hybrid internships that offer valuable experience in television programming, development, co-productions and related business development. These positions are filled by creative, motivated and energetic students from a variety of majors who lend their effort and time in exchange for an engaging educational experience.

• Offering internships to high school juniors, seniors, college/university, graduate school, trade school graduate college, trade school students and recent graduates up to six months
• MPT offers paid and unpaid internships. High school students are not considered for the paid internship.
• An unpaid intern that is not for academic credit is deemed a volunteer.
• Students must be able to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week (with the exception of high school students).
• Students must have reliable transportation.
• Internships are typically for hours during the standard workday (i.e., 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm). Nights & weekend hours may be required but are not routine.

For questions, suggestions, or comments:

Human Resources/Internships interns@mpt.org

Internship Schedule

*Note:* *All sessions are approximate and subject to change.*

Summer Session

Session: June to August

FALL SESSION

Session: September to December

SPRING SESSION

Session: February to May

How to Apply: Internship/Volunteer Application

College Students Required Documents

• Online Application.
• Cover letter and Resume.
• Unofficial Transcript.
• Academic Letter (1-2) from School or Professional Recommendations from Work.

Note:

• If you are applying for the paid internship, please submit two letters of recommendation to interns@mpt.org.
• If you have questions or difficulty uploading your documents, please email interns@mpt.org.
• Your cover letter should identify an internship from the list of opportunities described below.
• Please indicate in your cover letter if the internship is for academic credit or a volunteer.