ABC News Nightline Internship - Spring 2010

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Internship Description:

Up to two undergraduate Georgetown students will have the chance to intern with the prominent broadcast show ABC News Nightline during the Spring 2010 semester.  The selected intern(s) will have the extraordinary opportunity to find out what working on a national television broadcast is like.  Intern(s) will each work 15-20 hours/week and each will receive a scholarship of $2500.  This internship only occurs during Spring semester and the intern(s) should be prepared to work evenings and nights because of the timing of the broadcast.

Potential tasks and projects:

The student(s) will experience all aspects of story development and production, take part in editorial conferences, and perform a variety of duties vital to the broadcast's sucess including:

• Logging video tape
• Dealing with the flow of daily information received from phone calls, web sites and letters
• Working on internet related stories
• Directly assist producers on breaking news and feature pieces.
  

Qualifications:

This internship opportunity is open to Georgetown students from any main campus undergraduate program (freshmen - seniors). This internship is designed for students with a strong interest in how the media works and its effects on domestic and/or international relations. Candidates with a strong interest in current affairs, a strong academic record, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively in a high intensity work environment, and a demonstrated knowledge of current affairs are encouraged to apply. No prior journalism experience required. Applicants must be registered undergraduate students at Georgetown University during the Spring 2010 semester of the internship.

Application Process (Applications will be available Mid-October)

Candidates must be prepared to go through a rigorous application process.  Applications are available at the Career Education Center.  Your application package must include:

• Application Form
• Reference Sheet
• Résumé
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript
• Availability for Interview (exact date TBD)

Application Deadline (Applications will be available Mid-October)

Applications must be submitted in person to the Career Education Center by 12:00 noon Friday, November 13, 2009:

Nightline Internship (ATTN: Christine Y. Cruzvergara)
Career Education Center
One Leavey Center
Box 571086
Washington, DC 20057

A selection committee will review applications of candidates. Semi-finalists will be selected for interviews which will be conducted on campus (exact date TBD).