WFRV-TV Local 5, is currently seeking applicants interested in an internship with our Local 5 News department.  Internships are for college credit and must be coordinated with your faculty advisor or professor.  Hours at the station can be coordinated with the intern.  Interns will have the opportunity to practice journalistic skills while helping WFRV staff with the daily news gathering operations.

Responsibilities:

Pitch news stories

Write stories for newscast and website

Pitch story ideas

Answer phones

Make beat calls

Conduct interviews with photographers

Shadow reporters/photographers

Set up interviews

Log recorded interviews for reporters

Work on photography and editing skills

Work on producing skills

Requirements:

Able to work 18 to 20 hours a weekMust be able to receive college creditThis is an unpaid internship

Those interested should send a resume and cover letter.