Internships at WVIZ/PBS & 90.3 WCPN ideastream®

WVIZ/PBS & 90.3 WCPN ideastream offers a variety of internships at our offices in Cleveland, Ohio. The internship program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about careers in broadcasting and public radio through hands-on experience.

In order to qualify for these non-paying positions, you must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and you must be able to receive credit for the internship.

Applications for Summer 2010 Internships are now being accepted. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2010.

Internships Available:

Paid Internship Opportunity: The William E. MacDonald III National City Internship Program

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and an audio tape or CD, if available to:

ideastream® Internships
Idea Center®
1375 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-1835

The William E. MacDonald III National City Internship Program

WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastream created The William E. MacDonald III National City Internship Program in 2008 as the result of a generous contribution by National City Bank to honor William MacDonald who served as ideastream’s first Chairman of the Board of Trustees. This internship was instituted to enhance opportunities for Northeast Ohio college students who want to develop their professional skills with the hope that they will pursue a career in the region. This special internship program includes compensation and will provide students with hands-on experience in a variety of public television and radio careers while earning college credit. One internship is awarded per year.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: JANUARY 2010

DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 15, 2010 for summer internship

QUALIFICATIONS:

Accredited school: A student should be enrolled in an accredited Northeast Ohio college or university or be a dependent of Northeast Ohio residents.

Age: Graduate or Undergraduate level. Undergraduate students will preferably be between the 3rd and 4th year of study, but may be accepted after the 2nd year with exceptional credentials.

Availability: A minimum of twenty hours a week for six weeks or longer.

A student can be majoring in any field: Internship areas available include:

* TV Production
* Journalism/News
* Event Planning/Community Development
* Communications
* HR or Non-Profit Administration

Click here for application. You can submit your application via email.

For more information contact:

Kim MacDonald
Idea Center®
1375 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-1835
kim.macdonald@ideastream.org