Fall Programming Intern

Description

About Us:

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 a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Story Television Network and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network, plus the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, and the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, MeTV, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in more than 30 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

About Weigel Network Programming:

Weigel Network Programming creates broadcast television schedules for 10 national networks including MeTV, Heroes & Icons, and Story Television. The programming team consists of schedulers, screeners, and editors who design television schedules and prepare content for air.

Fall Programming Intern:

Have you ever wondered how series are selected and scheduled to air on television? Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago, IL is offering an exciting internship opportunity for college students to gain hands-on experience crafting nationally-broadcast television schedules. Learn the ins and outs of programming while meeting experienced professionals in the industry. All interns will receive an hourly rate of pay. Weigel Broadcasting Co. does not subsidize housing.

What You’ll Do:

· Work with our programming team to create broadcast television schedules for air

· Design “stunt” programming for holidays and special events

· Coordinate with our marketing department to promote programming over the air and on social platforms

· Learn about the entire broadcast process from scheduling to air

· Perform additional duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

· Available to work 20 hours per week in the Chicago office

· Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program

· Enthusiastic about pursuing a career in the media/entertainment industry

· Self-starter who is eager to learn and collaborate

· Great attention to detail

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.

1. Why do you want to work at Weigel Broadcasting?

2. Why are you excited about working in programming? What are your career aspirations in the industry?

3. What is your favorite TV show and how would you describe its target audience?

What We Offer:

· Location: One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row, & convenient access to highways and public transportation

· Commuter Benefits: Tax-free Transit & Tax-free Discounted Parking Access

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $17.05/hour. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.