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Production Intern

Under the supervision of the Broadcast Operations Manager, interns will be responsible for assisting the staff in various phases of production. The internship program is designed to provide opportunities for students to learn about all phases of production including:

  • Tape logging
  • EFP field production
  • Pre- and Post-production coordinating
  • Research and story development
  • Studio production

The interns will work closely with producers, crew, and management staff to gain a full understanding of television production. In providing an opportunity for students to learn production from these various areas, the interns will be required to have the following skills:

  • General knowledge of broadcast media
  • Excellent written and oral skills
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Internet browsers
  • A general sense of administrative management

For qualified interns working for KLRU, duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Assist the production staff in various aspects of field production such as field shoots, logging tapes, video duplication, online research, and other duties as assigned
  • Research show topics via newspaper, magazine, online services as well as initiating telephone calls to applicable guests
  • Attend studio and field productions when available
  • Attain skills to assist in the producing of segments, which will include the field producing, logging and editing of applicable segments
  • Provide clerical and administrative support for the production and management of local KLRU productions

In accordance with KLRU intern programs, the intern must:

  • Be in attendance of an accredited college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level
  • Earn academic credit for internship
  • Provide confirmation of credit eligibility from college registrar’s office
  • Work a minimum of 12 hours per week, 150 per semester

Students interning for KLRU will have their internships terminated if they:

  • Do not maintain a consistent work schedule
  • Show a limited interest in the production process
  • Do not notify staff of tardiness or absence
  • Are unable to perform required duties listed above
  • Students whose internship is terminated will not receive college credit

Internship is unpaid.

Deadlines to apply for internship

  • Fall Semester - May 15th
  • Spring Semester - October 25th
  • Summer Semester - March 15th

Interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of intent via email to:

Lauren Burton (lburton at klru.org)
Production/Operations Coordinator

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University of Texas Student Positions

KLRU has several work study positions available: some begin now, for the summer semester; others begin in the fall. Please have your Award letter and the Off Campus sign-up sheet with you at the time of your interview. A copy printed from U.T.'s Web site is fine.

We are located in Building CMB at the Southwest corner of Dean Keeton (26th St.) and Guadalupe. See the map>>

You may stop by and ask the receptionist or contact Annie Harton at 512.475.9010.

More Information

Melanie Blackman
Human Resources
KLRU-TV
p.o. box 7158 // austin, texas // 78713-7158
main 512.471.4811 // fax 512.475-9090

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