Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call . Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/ .
Fall InternAbout Weigel ProductionsWeigel Productions creates original programming and content for Weigel’s television and digital outlets. Grown out of the long-form productions including Toon In With Me, Svengoolie, Collector’s Call and My Start Story. The Weigel Productions team consists of producers, writers, editors, directors of photography, graphic artists, and researchers.
General Job DescriptionFrom the first day, interns are given real-world, hands-on responsibilities. Working alongside a dynamic production staff, interns do substantial work in the world of busy, fluid daily production. Interns are treated as professionals and given in-depth learning opportunities for those who want to see what producing daily television really means.
OverviewThis internship will support the Weigel Productions team.
Work up to 20 hours per week.
All interns are paid.
Weigel Broadcasting Co. does not subsidize housing.
Duties/ResponsibilitiesReviews research for daily stories and long-term projects
Reviews Storyboard edits for editors
Assists in coordinating & organizing assets for editors & graphic artists
Help get the program on the air, which includes performing routine administrative tasks
Exposure to studio & field production
Opportunity to create stories for air from research to completion
Other duties, as assigned
RequirementsStudents must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
Candidates should have an interest in history, pop culture, and news.
Flexible schedule to meet the demands and rigor of a daily one-hour television program.
If You Have What We Are Looking For, Please Apply With Your Resume And Cover Letter. Within The Cover Letter Please Answer The Following Questions
Why do you want an internship at Weigel Broadcasting?
What are your career aspirations?
What are your expectations for an internship?
Our Perks & BenefitsCompensated internship
Tax-free Transit
Discounted Parking Access
Gym Membership Discount
Convenient access to highways and public transportation
One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row
Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.