Fuji Television Network, Inc – Luce Program (Tokyo, Japan) December 19, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Asian studies, East Asian languages and literature, Japan, Juniors, Luce, Summer 2009, Tokyo, broadcasting, communication, journalism, sophomores.comments closed
Organization Description:
Fuji Television is the nucleus of Fuji Media Holdings, Japan’s representative media conglomerate. Fuji Television is Japan’s top grossing and largest commercial broadcast network, and famous in the United States for such programs as Iron Chef, Hole in the Wall, and Chase. Its coverage area reaches over 124 million viewers in Japan, as well as numerous Japanese overseas, and it is recognized worldwide for its top-notch news, drama, variety, and live event programming. Additionally, Fuji Television is Japan’s most prolific movie producer, releasing an average of 10 films per year, as well as producers of more than 200 media events each year including concerts (Teatro Comunale di Bologna), theatrical productions (Cirque du Soleil), and exhibitions (MoMA masterworks).
Internship Description:
The intern can be involved in a wide range of content business because Fuji Television produces a wide range of original content, serving as the driver for various media content businesses. In “news” area, the intern will be given tasks such as researching story ideas, contacting possible interview subjects, transcribing interviews, and organizing & logging materials for the video tape library. Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to assist camera crew during filming assignments.
The possible engagements except “news” are as follows:
1. program production – infotainment programs, sports, dramas, music and variety programs
2. live entertainment production
3. intellectual properties business
4. digital content development – digital pay-TV services as well as Internet related business
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Sophomores and Juniors Strong interest in Japanese culture and business ethics Any knowledge of Japanese language either written or spoken is an advantage, but not a requirement |
Personality: Quick learner Self starter Open-minded Flexible Team-player Able to multi-task |
ABC News – LUCE Program (China – Beijing) November 17, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Beijing, China, East Asian languages and literature, Juniors, Luce, Mandarin, Summer 2009, broadcasting, communication, education, journalism, language skillls, sophomores, writing.comments closed
Organization Description:
ABC News is responsible for all of the ABC Television Network’s news programming on a variety of platforms: television, radio and the Internet. With an average television and radio audience of 180 million people in a given month, ABC News far surpasses the competition. More than 2,300 affiliate stations broadcast ABC News Radio’s global news coverage. In addition, ABC News Now is a 24-hour news and information network currently available to more than 30 million users across cable, broadband, and mobile platforms. NewsOne, the affiliate news service of ABC News, provides live and packaged news, sports, and weather reports to 200 ABC affiliates, as well as more than 30 domestic and international clients.
Internship Description:
The intern must have an interest in covering the impact of the Beijing Olympic Games and the global economic crisis on China as she will be given serious and important tasks at ABC News including: researching story ideas, contacting possible interview subjects, writing articles for the ABC News website, transcribing interviews, and organizing and logging materials for the video tape library. Additionally the intern will have the opportunity to assist a producer and camera crew during filming assignments.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Interest in China and its history, culture and politics Intermediate level of fluency in spoken Mandarin, ability to read (Chinese characters are an advantage, but not a requirement) Background in journalism and various forms of mass communication
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Personality: Responsible Independent Flexible Ability to Multi-task Ability to work under a deadline Team-player |
WTTW Public Television – American Cities Program (Chicago) November 6, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, Chicago, Juniors, Summer 2009, broadcasting, communication, journalism.comments closed
WTTW 11, Chicago’s public television station, broadcasts programs from PBS and other public television distributors, and produces original high-quality local and national programming. Their producers have won numerous awards for their work.
Quick Stats: Interns will experience public television production in a hands-on capacity working on Chicago Tonight.
Chicago Tonight is a nightly magazine program similar in format to CBS’ Sunday Morning or NPR’s All Things Considered. It covers hard news, politics, business, local history, sports, media issues, and arts and entertainment. Chicago Tonight is broadcast live four nights a week, Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, the show is comprised of a weekly reporter’s roundtable review and a long form interview.
Internship Description:
The intern will assist on the production of Chicago Tonight. She may research future story ideas, identify and research interview subjects and show guests, field produce segments. Depending on the intern’s skill level, she may be asked to write and produce segments. The intern will also provide organizational and logistical support for the show. In preparation for editing, interns log and transcribe tapes, and find appropriate archival materials, including photographs, tape or film footage. She will type scripts, greet and escort guests of the program, and enter program information into a database.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Genuine interest in creating quality television |
Personality: Proven organizational ability Positive, helpful attitude Cool under pressure “Job ready” and “grown up” |
ABC News: Luce China – Beijing December 5, 2007
Posted by cwslibrary in Beijing, China, Juniors, Luce, Mandarin, Summer 2008, broadcasting, communication, journalism, language skillls, media, research, sophomores.1 comment so far
Intern in Beijing
Luce China – Beijing
Organization Description:
ABC News is responsible for all of the ABC Television Network’s news programming on a variety of platforms: television, radio and the Internet. With an average television and radio audience of 180 million people in a given month, ABC News far surpasses the competition. More than 2,300 affiliate stations broadcast ABC News Radio’s global news coverage. In addition, ABC News Now is a 24-hour news and information network currently available to more than 30 million users across cable, broadband, and mobile platforms. NewsOne, the affiliate news service of ABC News, provides live and packaged news, sports, and weather reports to 200 ABC affiliates, as well as more than 30 domestic and international clients.
Internship Description:
The intern must have an interest in covering the impact of the Olympic Games of China as she will be given serious and important tasks at ABC News including: researching story ideas, contacting possible interview subjects, writing articles for the ABC News website, transcribing interviews, and organizing and logging materials for the video tape library. Additionally the intern will have the opportunity to assist a producer and camera crew during filming assignments.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Interest in China and its history, culture and politics Intermediate level or fluency in spoken Mandarin, ability to read (Chinese characters are an advantage, but not a requirement) Background in journalism and various forms of mass communication |
Personality: Responsible Independent Flexible Ability to Multi-task Ability to work under a deadline Team-player |
WTTW Public Television: American Cities Program – Chicago November 21, 2007
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, Chicago, Juniors, Summer 2008, broadcasting, journalism.1 comment so far
Our Intern on TV
WTTW Public Television
American Cities Program – Chicago
WTTW 11, Chicago’s public television station, broadcasts programs from PBS and other public television distributors, and produces original high-quality local and national programming. Their producers have won numerous awards for their work.
Quick Stats: Interns will experience public television production in a hands-on capacity working on Chicago Tonight.
Chicago Tonight is a nightly magazine program similar in format to CBS’ Sunday Morning or NPR’s All Things Considered. It covers hard news, politics, business, local history, sports, media issues, and arts and entertainment. Chicago Tonight is broadcast live four nights a week, Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, the show is comprised of a weekly reporter’s roundtable review and a long form interview.
Internship Description:
The intern will assist on the production of Chicago Tonight. She may research future story ideas, identify and research interview subjects and show guests, field produce segments. Depending on the intern’s skill level, she may be asked to write and produce segments. The intern will also provide organizational and logistical support for the show. In preparation for editing, interns log and transcribe tapes, and find appropriate archival materials, including photographs, tape or film footage. She will type scripts, greet and escort guests of the program, and enter program information into a database.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Juniors |
Personality: Proven organizational ability Positive, helpful attitude Cool under pressure “Job ready” and “grown up” |
