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  • Internship
  • Milwaukee

Requirements

  • - 20 hours per week (Temporary/Part-Time) for 12-18 weeks
  • - Set schedule around your availability
  • - Currently enrolled at a university/college in a related field

Responsibilities

  • - Work in your preferred focus along with gaining exposure to all functions of a newsroom.
  • - Set schedule around your availability.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 12-18 weeks.

How many hours per week am I expected to work?

You are expected to work 20 hours per week.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, this is a paid internship.

What is the schedule like for the internship?

You will have a set schedule that can be arranged around your availability.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this internship?

You must be currently enrolled at a university or college in a related field.

What information should I include in my cover letter?

You should include your program of study and expected graduation date, your preferred area of interest (such as reporting, producing, editing, or videography), and your reasons for wanting the internship and what you hope to learn.

What types of roles can I focus on during the internship?

You can focus on areas such as reporting, producing, editing, videography, or other functions within the newsroom.

Do I need to be a specific major to qualify for the internship?

While a major in a related field is preferred, the specific requirements are not explicitly stated, but you should be currently enrolled in college.

Where is Weigel Broadcasting Co. based?

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is based in Chicago, Illinois.

What kind of programming does Weigel Broadcasting Co. offer?

Weigel broadcasts a mix of entertainment programming, local news, and professional and college sports across its various television networks and local stations.

Is there an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in place?

Yes, Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees, ensuring fair consideration for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or other protected categories.

Creating memorable brands since 1964.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1964
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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 the media industry with "MeTV," Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated classic television network, as well as the "Movies!" Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the "DECADES" Network, the "H&I" Network and the “Start TV” Network in association with the CBS Television Stations. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet and Telemundo network affiliates. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, South Bend and Rockford. The company’s history goes back more than five decades. Always an entrepreneurial company finding innovative ways to serve its markets, Weigel began with a single television station — WCIU-TV. Today, Weigel is a multi-platform media company with broadcast and network operations; a popular radio station playing timeless and memorable music; and proprietary technology for news applications. The industry continues to evolve and Weigel has changed dramatically along with it. What remains unchanged is Weigel’s dedication to serving our audiences and clients with compelling programming, products and innovation.