AGENCY: WFSB-TV

3 Constitution Plaza

Hartford, CT 06103-1892

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INTERNSHIP CONTACT: News: Melanie O'Brien

                                    Promotion:  Chris Gallagher

To apply, submit application form (available in Internship Office) to the contact.

AGENCY FUNCTION: WFSB is the local CBS television affiliate.

INTERN ACTIVITIES: 1/ News: primary responsibilities are on the assignment desk. Interns work hand in hand with assignment editors researching stories, making routine police checks, answering phones, taking in press releases, and responding to viewers' inquiries. In addition, they spend time shadowing reporters, working with producers, and helping in News-Edit. 2/ Promotion: writing voice-overs, producing, screening and logging video, coordinating talent appearances, and distributing publicity materials, etc. 3/ Internships can be arranged in Graphics/Design, Sales, Programming, Production, Public Affairs and Operations. See detailed listing in Internship Office for contacts.

HOURS PER WEEK: 8-24

INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE: FALL: Yes; SPRING: Yes; SUMMER: Yes.