Chicago Tonight, WTTW’s flagship nightly news and public affairs program, features a popular weekly segment called “Ask Geoffrey.”  Producer Geoffrey Baer answers viewer questions related to the Chicago-area history and architecture. 

DEPARTMENT

Local TV Production

REQUIREMENTS

We are currently seeking interns for the late spring/summer 2012 session.  Interns should have excellent research, writing, communication, and computer skills, be resourceful, mature and professional.  An interest and/or education in Chicago history are important.  Familiarity with Chicago is very helpful.  Knowledge of TV production is useful, but not required.  We prefer interns to be available at least 16 hours per week during the fall, winter and spring terms; additional hours available during the summer and for recent graduates.   It is also helpful if the intern has a car or driver's license, but not required.

DESCRIPTION

Learning opportunities include:

• Assist in the research of content for writing of scripts for the “Ask Geoffrey” segment.   
• Assist in gathering and organizing of archival images, film, or video to support research for the “Ask Geoffrey” segment.
• Help research and gather archival materials for periodic Chicago Tonight stories as needed.
• May participate in field production shoots as needed. 
• Provide general office assistance as needed.

Most work will take place at WTTW studios on the northwest side of Chicago.  Interns may need to travel to libraries, museums, and other institutions to complete their research assignments.   Interns may also accompany and assist on field production shoots.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: cschmidt@wttw.com.  Please reference "Chicago-area History and Architecture Research Internship" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.   Please submit your cover letters and resumes for consideration by March 31, 2012.  

Candidates may also mail to:
Attn: Carmen Schmidt, Internship Coordinator
WTTW

5400 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625

Upon consideration of the cover letters and resumes, candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to come in for an interview

This internship description and others can also be found at www.wttw.com/jobs under WTTW Production Internships