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 Gain valuable work experience while in school through a WQED Multimedia Internship. We offer a creative and challenging environment, a convenient Oakland location (public transportation outside our door), and flexible schedule.
Click on the image at the right to learn how her experience at WQED changed former intern Jamie Silicki's life.
WQED Multimedia offers comprehensive, challenging non-paid internships in TV Production, Radio, Communications, Business & Revenue, Educational Resources, and Publishing to college students seeking knowledge and experience in the Multimedia industry. Internships are offered for college credit, and past interns have been offered positions with the company when available.
 WQED is currently accepting applications for the following internship opportunities:
Accounting/Business Services Internship
Development Department Internship
Information Technology Internship
Marketing Department Internship
Membership Internship
On-Air Fundraising Internship
OnQ Internship
Radio Internship
WQED Interactive Internship
ACCOUNTING/BUSINESS SERVICES INTERNSHIP
Interns will develop business skills associated with accounts payable, receivables, work sheets, learn to reconcile balance sheet accounts, assist with the annual budget, payroll, financial statements, and maintain spreadsheets for analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare cash deposits, enter batches into Great Plains
- Reconcile petty cash and Team Approach
- Enter Accounts Payable invoices into Great Plains
- Sort monthly checks and clear against bank statement
- Prepare monthly asset account reconciliations
- Verify cash and credit card deposit batches
- Organize and file monthly reconciliations
- Assist with monthly reconciliations and projects as needed
Qualifications:
- Well-organized, good writing skills, eye for detail
- Self-directed and able to follow through independently on assigned tasks
- Computer proficiency, including Word, Excel, and internet research; database and spreadsheet experience. Flexible schedule, approx. 10-20 hours per week
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIPPosition Summary
Responsibilities
- Assist with writing and editing of campaign and publication materials.
- Assist with production and execution of donor cultivation mailings.
- Attend development meetings and contribute ideas/opinions.
- Assist with day to day management of donor database and filing.
- Attend WQED Multimedia special events.
- Assist with acknowledgment letters for major donors.
- Use online resources to research prospective donors.
- Assist in other department activities, as needed.
Qualifications
- Well-organized, good writing skills; eye for detail;
- Self-directed and able to follow through independently on assigned tasks;
- Computer proficiency, including Word, Excel, and internet research; database and spreadsheet experience necessary.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP
IT interns will learn the daily operations of an IT department and assist with the setup and distribution of new computers, database design and maintenance, applying software patches and troubleshooting problems in a complex multi-server environment. The interns will also assist in the design and programming of the intranet.
Interns will assist with various aspects of IT Services such as:
- Troubleshooting hardware and software problems
- Answering the help line and help end users
- Working with the physical network – jacks, switches, hubs, and routers
- Installing new computers
- Programming work in C, Java, and SQL
- Maintaining and creating Access databases
- Working with Microsoft IIS and SharePoint
- Virus and spyware protection and removal
- Software installations and upgrades
- Exposure to different computer systems in a broadcast environment
- Exposure to software/network operating systems such as Novell Netware, Novell Groupwise, Novell ZENWorks, Novell Virtual Office, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Server 2000, XP Pro, Rad Hat Linux, IIS, Symantec Anti-Virus/Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Office, Veritas BackupExec, Apache, Team Approach, ScheduAll, ProTrack, and other various programs that are used on a daily basis
Looking For A Candidate With:
- Thorough record-keeping and system testing skills.
- Strong analytical skills. Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a logical, timely and thorough fashion. Ability to improvise.
- Self-starter who can work independently and with a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for Help Desk responsibilities.
- Interested applicants must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
MARKETING DEPARTMENT INTERN
Responsibilities
- Follow-up with marketing requests to make sure all necessary components of project are collected; create a project calendar for marketing requests
- Assist in writing press releases, media advisories, and other items as assigned
- Research and update media contact list
- Attend station meetings as assigned
- Re-write and update talent bios
- Assist with community relations activities including screenings, award ceremonies, presenting station activities, and other events
- Create a media coverage clip-book to measure and track media impressions of placements
- Assist with coordination of awards entries and prospective awards research
- Gather information for monthly On Air Guide; coordinate with editor on gathering photos and other materials
- Other marketing/communications as assigned by the Executive Director of Marketing
Qualifications
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Desire to learn and confidence in asking questions
- Good customer relations skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Knowledge of digital photography
- Knowledge of graphic design
- Ability to use graphic design software a plus
- Training in graphic design preferred
Additional Information
- Schedule/Hours per Week: M, W, F; hours flexible
- Ability to be able to work evenings and weekends as time/projects require
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
MEMBERSHIP INTERN
Department: Membership and Events
Hours: Between 9am and 5pm (some night/weekend as agreed upon)
WQED is one of a handful of stations in the country to use clubs to reach out to member's special interests. Develop communication skills and gain great experience in an exciting field with many job opportunities while working with the membership team and WQED Clubs on various projects.
Interns will assist with various aspects of Member Services such as:
- Writing
- Coordinating Events
- Club events when applicable
- Assisting with the WQED Clubs
- Assisting with FM Member Announcements
- Assist Membership Supervisor during On-Air Pledge/Fundraising
- Assist in creating the 2010 MemberCard program
- Solicit over 4,000 companies to join
- Data entry of new and renewing participants
- Updating information for the Online MemberCard UserGuide
- MemberCard list management
Interns will assist the WQED Clubs in the following:
- Writing and editing the Cooking Club, History Club, Kids' Club and WQED Presents and Sustainers newsletter
- Managing monthly Kids' Club birthday mailings and online listings
- Developing monthly fliers for Kids' Club events
- Develop monthly content for www.wqed.org/kids
- Manage club mailings
- Supervise a team of volunteers for large mailing projects
Intern must be skilled in the following computer programs:
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Intern must have good overall communication skills (phone, writing, in person). Intern must have writing experience/skills.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org.
ON-AIR FUNDRAISING INTERNSHIP
Responsibilities:
Interns will assist with creating and updating member thank you gift information; update thank you gift information in Team Approach® database; create, merge, label, and mail letters to members concerning events; supervise and assist volunteers with thank you gift fulfillment; assist with research as it pertains to event planning on-air fundraising events; assist with events and television production of LIVE membership drives. Intern may also assist with television & radio membership drives. In addition, Intern will learn to train and supervise volunteers during membership drives. Other tasks include filing, office organization, and data entry.
Internships are not paid. Interns can receive college credit.
- Intern should turn in proper paperwork to ensure college credit
- Intern should not work more than 20 hours per week
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
ONQ INTERNSHIP
A television internship with OnQ provides students with a unique, hands-on opportunity to learn how a nightly news magazine is produced -- from concept to actual live and taped production.
Scope of Internship:
Student interns work with reporters and producers in the field, studio and production offices of OnQ.
Qualifications
Junior and Senior college students with a background in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, Production or Media Studies are preferred - but not required. Students who are seeking an internship to earn college credit are also preferred. This is a part-time internship, 15 - 20 hours per week, and is not a paid position.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
RADIO INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Position Summary
Responsibilities
- Assist with programming and production
- Assist with customer service
- Prepare arts information for broadcast and web
- Assist with day to day management of music library and MusicMaster
- Assist with writing and editing of Pittsburgh Symphony Radio scripts
- Edit interviews and arts news for broadcast and web
- Make field recordings
- Assist with archival process
- Assist with live remotes
- Assist in other departmental activities, as needed
Qualifications
- Must be interested in radio production
- Well-organized, good writing and communication skills and an eye for detail
- Knowledge of audio editing or a desire to learn
- Familiarity with classical music a plus
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org.
WQED INTERACTIVE INTERNSHIP
Highly-motivated individuals sought for Internship with WQED's Interactive Department.
Interns will work with web developers and designers to provide multimedia solutions for wqed.org as well as perform regular duties to improve and maintain the website.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Photoshop a must.
- Knowledge of html and css required.
- Knowledge of Flash and Action Scripting a plus.
- Knowledge of desktop video and audio editing a plus.
Junior and Senior college students with a background in Communication Design are preferred - but not required. This is a part-time internship, 15 - 20 hours per week, and is not a paid position.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
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