WPIX-TV WB 11
Channel 11, NY
220 East 42nd Street
New York , NY 10017
tv sales/ sports/ news/ creative services/televisionNew York's WB11 (WPIX-TV) is the flagship station of the WB Television Network and is seen in over 10 million homes through over-the-air and satellite distribution.
Founded in 1948 and owned by Tribune Broadcasting, WB11 has long been regarded as a groundbreaking station in NY. Its successful WB Network programming (includes "7th Heaven", "Smallville", and "Gilmore Girls") and off-network re-runs such as "Friends", "Frasier" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" have contributed greatly to the station's success.
In late 1995, the station unveilede its state-of-the-art news and production facilities at its East 42nd Street headquarters. The award-winning WB11 News at Ten is broadcast from that facility.
Types of internships
Sales/Engineering Departments
* Sales Order Entry
* Commercial Instructions and tape receipt
* Advertiser separation on log
* Maintenance of Tape Library
Program Department
* Show scheduling
* Programming Sheet (Reading Louth screening sheets)
* Learn and understand difference between segments and commercial breaks
* Program ratings
* National syndicated commercials
Exact timing a log
WPIX Station Outreach
* Document new contacts and recommend ideas for department and station development
Public Service Announcements
* Enter Public Service Announcements into the Database System (Enterprise)
* Package and tag approved Public Service Announcements from outside agencies into station’s rotation
CARE FOR KIDS
* Participate in CARE FOR KIDS Advisory Committee as well as coordinate and assist in various facets of CARE FOR KIDS events
On-Air Production
* Assist in the various facets of production and development of quarterly specials, parades, public service announcements and campaigns
* Assist in the production of promotional videos for non-profit organizations
To apply:
Visit the website at http://www.wb11.com, under the "employment" section listed at the top. Scroll down to find the internship area. Submit your cover letter and resume online.
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