Overview - The Telecommunications Internship - TCOM 489
Every Telecommunications Major is required to complete an appropriate and approved internship before graduating. The internship is a structured work experience that must have demonstrated educational value. Student-interns must gain supervised, practical media-related experience while working outside the classroom in a professional setting.

Students must apply for and receive approval for their internship before they begin work. Credit is earned (S/U only) in TCOM 489: Internship in Telecommunications. TCOM majors must complete a minimum of one (1) credit hour of TCOM 489 in order to graduate, but they may opt to complete up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours. One (1) credit hour requires the student to perform 100 hours of on-the-job internship work. Credit is usually earned in the semester of internship service, but may be granted in the following semester, especially if the internship extends over two terms. Credit for summer internships may be granted in the following Fall Semester, unless the student is graduating during the summer.

It is the student's responsibility to contact companies, agencies, and organizations to apply for internships. While the Telecommunications Department does make internship information available via email, Blackboard, and miscellaneous flyers, it does NOT arrange internships for individual students.

Internship Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, TCOM students must complete the internship by adhering to the following guidelines:

1. TCOM 489. To graduate every TCOM Major must successfully complete one (1) credit hour of TCOM 489 (up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours). One (1) credit hour requires 100 hours of internship work.

2. EDUCATIONAL VALUE. The internship is a structured professional experience that must have demonstrated educational value, with official approval being granted by the TCOM Internship Coordinator before the internship work begins. On the job, the professional supervisor will guide the intern's work progress, maintain appropriate contact with the TCOM Internship Coordinator, and provide a written evaluation of the intern's work and learning achievements.

3. COMPENSATION. Interns may be paid a salary, expenses only, or serve voluntarily without pay, depending on the standard practice of the organization providing the internship opportunity.

4. ADVANCED APPROVAL & REGISTRATION. To ensure proper guidelines and credit, department policy does not permit students to receive credit retroactively for internships. Therefore, all internships must be approved by the TCOM Internship Coordinator and registered within the Department of Telecommunications BEFORE the internship work begins. Approval is granted when the student submits the official Application for Approval of Internship form to the TCOM Internship Coordinator.

5. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF INTERNSHIP. Before the internship begins, the student-intern and the professional supervisor must complete an Application for Approval of Internship. It is the student's responsibility to complete the form in its entirety, obtain all necessary signatures, attach an objective statement that explains the internship, and submit it for approval to the TCOM Internship Coordinator.

6. INTERNSHIP REPORT. All interns are required to write an Internship Report detailing their on-the-job learning experience. The TCOM Internship Coordinator will provide interns with the report requirements and deadlines after they have been registered for credit hours.

7. FINAL EVALUATION OF INTERN. In addition to the required Internship Report, interns must submit a written evaluation completed by their on-the-job internship supervisor. Interns and supervisors may download the Final Evaluation of Intern form and submit it to the TCOM Internship Coordinator after the intern has completed the required number of work hours.

8. CREDIT GRANTED. Credit is earned (Satisfactory "S") when the student-intern has completed the required number of work hours; the internship supervisor's Final Evaluation of Intern form is obtained and indicates that the intern has completed all work requirements in a professional, satisfactory manner, and the student-intern submits the required Internship Report by the deadline (to be determined by the TCOM Internship Coordinator).

For more information about the TCOM internship process and internship opportunities - or to make internships available to qualified TCOM students, please email the TCOM Internship Coordinator, Dr. Lori Liggett, at lorilig@bgsu.edu . Other available internships are posted by the School of Communication Studies at http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/scs/InternshipsJobs/ and available through the BGSU Career Center(http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/career/).



TCOM Internships


More opportunities in the School of Communication Studies at http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/smc/InternshipsJobs/index.html

Deadline: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 by 5:00 PM
PAID INTERNSHIPS AT CBS TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION, LOS ANGELES
For Summer 2008

CBS Television Distribution is looking for bright, ambitious, hard-working interns for their Marketing Department. CBS Television Distribution is the distributor of shows such as Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, Entertainment Tonight, CSI Miami, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Rachael Ray, Dr. Phil, Star
Trek Original Series, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Judge Judy, plus many other significant television programs.

All interns will be assigned a mentor and will have these on-the-job opportunities:

•Learn how a major television distributor promotes its syndicated product.
•Understand the relationship between television distribution and its affiliates ("affiliate relations").
•Have exposure to all areas of promotion: print, internet, on-air, and production.
•Interview with all departments at CBS Television Distribution to gain different perspectives and understand the complete process involved with syndicated television: sales, media relations, research, finance, programming, HR.
•Gain exposure to other CBS Television Distribution partners such as Paramount studios and CBS Television City.

CBS Television Distribution is located in beautiful Santa Monica, near the beach, Westwood, and UCLA. This exciting opportunity pays $10/hour and requires 16-24 hours per week. This internship is on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule from 9:00am – 5:30pm. Days
and hours worked are not negotiable.

Students must have junior or senior status and be currently enrolled. This is a competitive internship opportunity, and only one student from BGSU will be selected each semester.

If interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit FOUR COPIES EACH of the following items:

COVER LETTER (addressed to Dr. Lori Liggett)
RESUME
2 REFERENCE LETTERS

Submit your application package to:

Dr. Lori Liggett
TCOM Internship Coordinator
302 West Hall
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

You can also place your internship materials in my office (313 West Hall) or in the School of Communication Studies main office (302 West Hall).

DEADLINE: Wednesday January 30, 2008 by 5pm
No applications will be accepted after 5pm on 1/30/08 -- no exceptions.

SPORT INTERNSHIPS AT FOX SPORTSNET OHIO AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
Download PDF Flyer
Positions are available year-round (fall, spring, and summer semesters) in the Cleveland area. To apply, students should send a resume and cover letter to:
leah.martinez@foxsports.net

Application Deadlines:
* Fall - end of July
* Spring - end of November
* Summer - end of March

E! Entertainment Television Summer 2008 Internships
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 23, 5 PM -- No exceptions!

The TCOM Department is pleased to offer internships at E! Entertainment Television in Los Angeles, CA. This is a competitive internship opportunity, and we are now in the process of accepting applications. At the time of application, students should be at least junior status (or close to), and interviews with qualified candidates will be conducted most likely in mid-February. Those selected will work in Hollywood during summer semester and will receive TCOM 489 internship credit.

If interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit FOUR COPIES EACH of the following items:

(Please note that reference letters from the E! Internship Selection Committee -- Ewart Skinner, Jose Cardenas, Lori Liggett -- cannot be accepted.)

Submit your application package to:

Dr. Lori Liggett
TCOM Internship Coordinator
302 West Hall
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

You can also place your internship materials in my office (313 West Hall) or in the School of Communication Studies main office (302 West Hall).

DEADLINE: Wednesday January 23, 2008 by 5pm

No applications will be accepted after 5pm on 1/23/08 -- no exceptions.

SEA LION STUDIO SEEKS SPRING 2008 INTERN
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing

Sea Lion Studio, Bowling Green, OH, is looking for an Intern/Independent Study for spring 2008 semester. Upper-level or graduate-level preferred. Student must have basic experience running a camera (DVX) and editing with Final Cut Pro. Duties will include production work for stories to be posted on bgfile.com. For information about Sea Lion Studio, visit http://www.sealionstudio.org. Interested candidates should contact Nick Gorant, info@sealionstudio.org or 419.352.1500.

NATPE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM & OPPORTUNITIES [ click here ]

ABC INTERSHIPS
Audience research internships available at ABC network. Contact Lisa Heimann with any questions or candidates: Lisa.M.Heimann@abc.com

Great Experience!
Morning Show Internship on STAR 105
Have you always dreamed of breaking into the radio industry, but didn't know how? Well, here's your chance! (And, NO, we don't mean having your "band" on and getting a hit single.) We need your help! We're looking for students who want a career on-air or producing. This internship will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the production of a major morning radio show -- the Wake Up Bunch on Star 105. Interns will learn digital editing, format research, live remotes (van gigs) and more. This internship is only offered Monday through Friday between 5am and 11am. PLUS these internships could turn into possible part-time on-air shifts!

If you're interested, please contact Ryan Young at 419-725-5780 or email ryan.young@cumulus.com

Application Deadline: TBD
106.5 FM, Northwest Ohio
Kevin Murphy of 106.5 FM is looking for interns for 106.5FM to broadcast alternative music. Students who have serious interest in pursuing permanent employment at the station are encouraged to apply. Internships can start either in the spring or summer. If interested, contact Kevin Murphy directly at 419-725-5700 (stationor 419-304-0573 (cell).

Deadline: See 302 West Hall
Nexstar Broadcasting offers Employment and Internships
www.nexstar.tv
“Make Nexstar Your Next Step” is designed to create awareness to college and university students about internship opportunities and, for graduating seniors, about entry-level job openings, at Nexstar Broadcasting’s 46 local TV stations around the country. Click on the ‘Careers’ drop down box in the upper right hand corner, then either click on ‘Entry-Level Positions’ or ‘Internship Information’.

The internship opportunities are offered in 5 areas—TV Sales, TV Production, TV News or Journalism, Broadcast Engineering, and TV Marketing/Advertising.

For more information: email Paul Greely, VP of Marketing and Promotion at pgreeley@nexstar.tv

Deadline: See 302 West Hall
Ohio Legislative Service Commission - Columbus, OH
www.lsc.state.oh.us/internship/index.html
The Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) sponsors several 13-month paid internships designed to provide college graduates with practical experience that often leads to permanent employment opportunities in the legislature, state government, or related areas. Interns are assigned to work in either the House or the Senate, with additional interns being placed with the Ohio Government Telecommunications Media Center. The internship begins the first week in December and continues through December 31 of the following year. The application deadline for the legislative internships is April 1. The application deadline for the telecommunications internships is May 31. The only eligibility requirement is the completion of a bachelor's degree program by the beginning of the internship in December. For more information, go to the website: www.lsc.state.oh.us/internship/index.html.

Deadline: Ongoing
WBDT - Dayton, OH
www.wb26tv.com
Dayton's WB Station, WBDT, is looking for summer 2006 interns. There are 2 types of positions available: Position 1: Marketing/Promotions for Creative Services; Position 2: Production for Creative Services. If interested in either, please contact: Shasta Scarberry, Promotions Manager, shasta.scarberry@daytonswb.com.

Deadline: Ongoing
Washington Center - Washington, DC
www.twc.edu
The Washington Center has more than 30 years of experience offering students challenging internship opportunities in many types of industries and organizations in the Washington, DC area. Internships are available every semester, and students should refer to the website www.twc.edu for specific deadlines. Those interested in communications and media-related opportunities can contact: Robert Walter, Director, Mass Communications, robertw@twc.edu or call (202) 336-7568.

Deadline: Ongoing
WBGU-TV - Bowling Green, OH
wbgutv.bgsu.edu
PBS station located in Bowling Green, Ohio offers various media-related positions every semester. Interested students should contact Lisa Wayne, Public Relations & Volunteer Coordinator, wayne@wbgu.bgsu.edu, or call (419) 372-7026.

Deadline: Ongoing
Wood Lane - Bowling Green, OH
www.woodmrdd.org
Media and communications-related internships are now available at Wood Lane, the Wood County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities located in Bowling Green. Flexible work schedules are available in a friendly atmosphere with many opportunities open year-round, including: PR & marketing, video production, oral history, documentary video development, PSA writing, and event planning. If interested, contact: Liz Sheets, Public Relations Coordinator, lsheets@woodmrdd.org or call (419)352-5115, ext. 3231.