"IN
DISCUSSION" welcomes interns and practicum students. The program offers internships that expose the learner to a variety
of disciplines including production, programming, development, communications, engineering, information technology, outreach
and education, as well as many other areas.
If you are
interested in an internship with "In Discussion International Broadcasting" submit the form at the bottom of this
page in the first instance.
After reviewing your submission and based upon
our request to proceed further your cover letter should indicate the internship for which you are interested, the skills you
can bring to us and why you are interested in interning with us.
And if you’re interested
in becoming a volunteer, check out our volunteering opportunities.
INTERSHIPS
PROGRAM EDITORIAL RESEARCH
Responsible
for editorial research and some story development for David Gibbons daily programs. Basic print or broadcast journalism courses
required. Applicant must be curious, have a pleasant telephone manner, ability to amass data, and knowledge of regional news
and events. Minimum 6 hours per week. Volunteer position. If you are interested in this internship, please submit the form
below with specific details of your experience.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Duties may include studio setup and camera operation, logging video, transcribing
field interviews, working for production during live studio events (debates, specials, fund raising, etc.). Hours are as needed
and as applicants schedule permits. Flexible hours but must work agreed minimum per semester. If you
are interested in this internship, please submit the form below with specific details of your experience.
MARKETING & PROMOTIONS
If you are interested in finding
out more about marketing, communications, publicity, promotion, public relations and related careers in the world of radio
and television, consider applying to be a volunteer intern. Opportunities to become involved might include assisting with
the writing press releases, researching media opportunities, creating and placing advertising, planning and executing special
events, assist with mailings, as well as handling details of a wide range of projects and activities related to the promotion
of "In Discussion." You must be motivated and able to take initiative, as well as have the ability to follow instructions,
pay attention to details, and meet deadlines. Minimum 6 hours per week. This internship is a volunteer position. If you are interested in this internship, please submit the form below with specific details of your experience.
PROGRAM TRAFFIC AND OPERATIONS
Organizing and maintaining
promotional literature regarding current and potential programs Creating and maintaining marketing sales pieces such as program
descriptions and demographic information. Maintain underwriting client files. Generate affidavits of broadcast if required
by underwriters. Generate and distribute minutes from the weekly underwriting meeting. Assemble media kits containing program
and station information to distribute to potential underwriters. Duties will include creating on-air broadcast logs for a
digital channel, proofing station logs and other reports, researching program information, working with Master Control and
Engineering with on-air discrepancies, inputting information into the broadcast programming database, inputting promotional
materials into the server, researching and responding to station and individual program inquiries. Research projects will
introduce you to television ratings, demographic studies for program placement, teleconferences for program selection, scheduling
using product placement for maximum exposure, and assisting in delivering "In Discussion" programming into national
distribution. Good verbal and written skills required. Computer skills and attention to detail is a must. If
you are interested in this internship, please submit the form below with specific details of your experience.
FUNDRAISING, MEMBERSHIP, AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Organizing Fundraising, Membership, and Special Events are some of the most important departments for "In Discussion."
These departments ensure the financial viability of an organization while promoting the mission through outreach initiatives,
events that raise awareness, and large scale communications. Internships in this field allow you to expand your knowledge
of non-profit administration and improve your communication skills in various forms. As an intern you would assist with:
letter writing and/or design for appeals, thank you letters to donors and volunteers, budget development, revenue analysis,
phone calls to supporters, graphic design of informational materials, information and data management, organization of donor
records digitally and manually, expanding the overall mission of "In Discussion" with creative ingenuity, and events
and member drives. Interns are required to have: strong attention to detail, positive and optimistic outlook, motivated
with strong follow through, pragmatic problem solving skills, the ability to work well independently and manage a timely schedule,
a desire to learn more about marketing, public relations, and fundraising, a commitment to philanthropy with some organizations,
professional demeanor and appearance, and a strong interest in the arts, film, and non-profit educational media. If you are interested in this internship, please submit the form below with specific details of your experience.
