Comedy Writing Intern Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

About Us:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector's Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

About Weigel Productions:

Weigel Productions creates original programming and content for Weigel's television and digital outlets. Grown out of the long-form productions including Toon In With Me, Svengoolie, Collector's Call and My Start Story. The Weigel Productions team consists of producers, writers, editors, directors of photography, graphic artists, and researchers.

Post-Production Intern:

Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago, IL, is offering an exciting summer internship opportunity for creative college students to gain experience with producing daily television and hands on responsibilities. All interns will receive an hourly rate of pay; Weigel Broadcasting co. does not subsidize housing.

About the Role:

Work alongside a dynamic production staff

Provide hands-on support to both program and post-production staff

Rotate between the video editing and graphics department to organize, assist, and create original material

Work directly under the guidance of the department heads

What You'll Do 

Manage and organize graphics and edit projects

Coordinate between editors, writers, graphics team, and producers

Complete short video edits for Weigel Productions and studio 

Research and prepare video and graphic assets within the in-house archive, while utilizing third party archives

Deliver finished projects and visual materials within established deadlines

Other duties, as assigned 

What You'll Bring 

Must be able to commit 20 hours per week to the internship

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program

Highly organized, detail oriented, and have a passion for visual storytelling

Familiarity of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite 

   -Premiere Pro and basic editing fundamentals

   -Basic animation fundamentals

   -Motion graphics techniques using Adobe After Effects CC

If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel. Within the cover letter please answer the following questions.

1. Why do you want an internship at Weigel Broadcasting?

2. What are your career aspirations and area of interest?

3. What are your expectations for an internship?

What We Offer:

Location: One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row, & convenient access to highways and public transportation

Commuter Benefits: Tax-free Transit & Tax-free Discounted Parking Access

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $17.05/hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.