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WISN Fall Intern

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

WISN-TV offers paid internships for 10-12 weeks in the departments below. In order to apply for an ... Write press releases, advisories, articles, etc. * Assist in promoting WISN programming by drafting ...

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What does an internship graphics engineer do?

An Internship Graphics Engineer assists in the design, development, and optimization of graphics software and technologies. They often work on tasks such as coding shaders, debugging graphical issues, improving rendering performance, and collaborating with other engineers and artists to enhance visual quality in applications or games. Interns gain hands-on experience with graphics APIs like DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan, and learn to solve real-world problems in computer graphics. The role is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in graphics programming or game development.

What kinds of projects and technologies can an internship graphics engineer expect to work with during their internship?

As an Internship Graphics Engineer, you will typically work on projects involving real-time rendering, shader programming, or optimization of graphics pipelines. You may collaborate with senior engineers to implement visual effects, debug rendering issues, or prototype new graphical features using APIs like OpenGL, DirectX, or Vulkan. Interns often have the chance to contribute to both team projects and individual tasks, gaining exposure to industry-standard tools and workflows. This hands-on experience is invaluable for building technical skills and understanding the collaborative nature of graphics engineering teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internship graphics engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship Graphics Engineer, you need a solid understanding of computer graphics fundamentals, programming languages like C++ or Python, and a relevant coursework background in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with graphics APIs such as OpenGL, DirectX, or Vulkan, as well as experience with shader programming and version control systems, is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help interns stand out in collaborative development environments. These skills are crucial for contributing to graphics projects, efficiently debugging issues, and supporting team objectives in a technically demanding field.
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WISN Fall Intern

Hearst

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

WISN Fall Intern

Milwaukee WI, United States

Job Description

Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? When you start a career with Hearst Television, not only will you work amongst passionate professionals who take pride in what they do, but you will be a part of a progressive culture where your talents will be valued. 

WISN-TV offers paid internships for 10-12 weeks in the departments below. In order to apply for an internship at WISN-TV, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

  • Semester i.e. Spring, Summer, or Fall
  • Department preference
  • Available start and end dates
  • Days and hours available to intern

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: August 31

WISN-TV Internship Criteria

Candidate must be a Junior or Senior with a declared major in a related field (for example):

  • Broadcast 

  • Communications

  • Journalism

  • Digital

  • Marketing

  • Public Relations

  • Meteorology

  • Sports

  • Technical

  • Creative Services 

  • Production

Intern must receive credit from an accredited college, university or trade school

  • Written verification is required from the institution

Available Internships

Newsroom:

Newsroom interns will spend time rotating through each of the following areas:

  • Assignment desk, where they will assist in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources and the general public. It may also include research, scheduling and organizational tasks.
  • TV News production, where they will practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast as well as spending time in a news satellite or microwave van on the scene at a live news report.
  • Digital news production, where they will research and write content for WISN digital platforms including the WISN app, WISN.com and various social media platforms.

Creative Services:

  • Attend news meetings and department meetings to go over daily news topics and performance goals
  • Write copy for voice-overs and promotional identifications.
  • Perform production assistant duties such as locating props and photographs, researching music and video copies for the Creative Services Department.
  • Shadow promotion producers to gain a strong overview of editing and shooting responsibilities of the Creative Services/producer function.
  • Maintain anchors/reporters bios, photos and files
  • Write press releases, advisories, articles, etc.
  • Assist in promoting WISN programming by drafting Tweets and Facebook posts
  • Observe unlimited newscasts and editing sessions
  • Participate in promo shoots in the station and on location

Sports:

  • Checks sports and news wires for any breaking sports news.
  • Compiles and submits complete list of chyron material to be used in the show.
  • Gathers all professional and collegiate scores.
  • Logs all sports events recorded by the Sports staff.
  • Answering phone calls, taking messages and making calls for the producers and talent.
  • May accompany reporters on location shoots.

Technical:

  • News Edit
  • ENG Receive
  • Microwave News Gathering
  • Satellite News Gathering
  • News Photography
  • Studio Operations (Floor Direct)
  • Control Room Operations (Robos/Audio/TD)
  • Air Operations (Master Control/Air Assist)
  • Maintenance
  • IT

Shifts are normally in the daytime, evenings and on weekends.

After completing a week in each of the above areas, the final two weeks of the program will be designated for students to return to their areas of choice in order to gain additional training.

*Set days may be set for an intern's semester, but shifts will constantly change based on the department in which they work.

Weather:
***Please note: All candidates for weather internships with WISN must be enrolled in a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study.

Analyze weather charts and models
Contribute to daily forecast preparation
Assist with weather graphics production
Assist meteorologists in gathering critical & breaking weather information and data
Relay important information to/from News, Assignment Desk, and Web staff
Attend editorial and news meetings
Research statistical data
Practice forecast delivery in-studio
Assist with social media efforts and email communication

Hours are flexible and may require early mornings (4 a.m. - noon, later evenings 2:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.), and weekends (morning and evening shifts).

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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