television / marketing / web / graphics
CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY:
MTVN's Intern Program is focused on upperclassmen (juniors/seniors).
The program runs during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.Students must be registered in an internship for academic credit with their college or university, and must provide an official document on school letterhead confirming this information.
Students must be available to work a minimum of two full days per week for a minimum of ten weeks (not including weekends).TV/Film students may only apply for an MTV Production or Network Operations internship. MTV offers internships in many other areas which are not approved fot TV/F majors.
To apply:
Send a cover letter and resume indicating the semester you are applying for and the areas of interest to:MTV Networks Internship Program
1515 Broadway, 16th floor
NY, NY 10036
fax: 212-846-1320or
e-mail: internships@mtv.com or www.mtvncareers.com
COMPANY BACKGROUND
MTV NEWORKS, a Vivacom company, is a global company that owns and operates television programming and online services worldwide, including MTV, MTV 2, VH1, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, TV Land, Noggin, The Digital Suite, TNN, CMT, MTVi Group and Nickelodeon Online. More than 7,000 employees in 23 countries are a part of MTV Networks' ongoing success.
MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION was launched in 1981, MTV now reaches nearly 300 million households in 82 territories. It features music videos, new, sports, animation, comedy, and other original programming such as THE REAL WORLD, THE LYRICIST LOUNGE, ROAD RULES, TOTAL REQUEST LIVE. The MTV brand also extends beyond television into movies (ELECTION, 200 CIGARETTES, KINGS OF COMEDY), and publishing.
MTV2 was born in 1996, home to 24 hours of freeform music programming. The channel's online content, which includes local music information, concert dates and viewer feedback, enhances the on-air experience.
NICKELODEON began in 1979 offering kids their own place on the TV dial. Since then, Nickelodeon has become the leading cable network for kids, delivering popular shows such as, RUGRATS, BLUE'S CLUES and THE BROTHERS GARCIA. In addition, the Nickelodeon brand drives books, consumer products, Web sites, and live entertainment shows. Its success has also led to a host of other endeavors, such as Nick at Nite, TV Land and Noggin.
NICK AT NITE took over Nick's airwaves in the evening for the first time, offering viewers classic TV comedies from the 50's through the 80's like THE BRADY BUNCH and THE FACTS OF LIFE.
TV LAND was inspired by Nick at Nite, the 24 hour network TV Land launched in 1996 and airs classic sitcoms, dramas, westerns, variety shows, rarities and commercials from the 50's through the 80's, all day, every day, with a lineup that includes THE A-TEAM, ADAM-12 and THE HONEYMOONERS.
NOGGIN is the nation's first 24-hour, fully integrated educational network and online service dedicated to educating, entertaining and stimulating kids' imaginations. The commercial-free network, launched in early 1999 as a joint venture between Sesame Workshop (formerly Children's Television Workshop) and Nickelodeon, features original programming such as A WALK IN YOUR SHOES, plus classic Nickelodeon and Sesame Workshop productions such as GHOSTWRITER, SESAME STREET and 3-2-1 CONTACT.
VH1: MUSIC FIRST appeared on the dial in 1985, VH1 is the 24-hour music channel for people who grew up with MTV and want to stay connected to the music they love. VH1 is not just music videos, but also original documentary series such as BEHIND THE MUSIC, exclusive concerts like DIVAS LIVE.
TNN: THE NATIONAL NETWORK is the cable channel for the country lifestyle, TNN delivers the music, sports and outdoors programming its audience craves. In addition to awards shows and original programming such as CAR AND DRIVER TELEVISION and GRAND OLE OPRY LIVE, TNN also features Arena Football, NASCAR and the World Wrestling Federation.
CMT: COUNTRY MUSIC TELEVISION is the first 24 hour cable network devoted to country music, CMT offers the best in country music videos, news and special events. From event programming such as all-request video weekends to great original shows like CMT HIT TRIP, CMT is the cable network that country music fans call home.
MTVi GROUP is the world's leading online music entertainment company with 22 online music destinations around the world, including mtv.com, vh1.com, sonicnet.com and country.com.
NICKELODEON ONLINE extends Nickelodeon's kids first philosophy to the internet, making it a leader for the web sites for kids and their parents. The network of sites include: nick.com, nickjr.com, noggin.com, gas.nick.com, teachers.nick.com, nick-at-nite.com, and tvland.com.
ANIMATION is a significant part of MTV's and Nickelodeon's programming, and requires studios staffed with layout artists, animation directors, producers and productions assistants who can develop programs for each network.
DEVELOPMENT is responsible for creating original programming for the networks. Meeting with producers, writers and directors from the inside and outside the company who come up with new ideas for shows.
NETWORK OPERATIONS houses the following departments: Acquisition Operations, Post Production Operations, Tech Operations, and Tech Maintenance.
NETWORK STANDARDS AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY supports MTV Networks commitment to the public by supervising each network standards area and facilitating the company's involvement in charitable pro-social and
community activities.ON-AIR PROMOTIONS develops the on-screen creative feel of each network, using images and graphics to promote programs as well as package long-form programming, acquisition and cross channel promotions and sweepstakes.
PRODUCTION develops and produces series, specials and long-form programming in the studio and on location, giving special consideration to content, style, location and talent issues, programming, scripts and packaging.
PROGRAMMING is primarily responsible for selecting and scheduling the video clips, shows, special programming and promotional materials seen on a network.
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