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  • HVAC & Building Maintenance Staff

    Job Title

    HVAC & Building Maintenance Staff

    Reports To

    Building Manager

    Process

    Technology Support

    Minimum Education

    Some College/Trade School. Certified in HVAC with special emphasis on installation, repair and design. EPA Certification also desired, as well as completion of Refrigerant Transition and Recovery program. Continuing education a plus.

    Minimum Experience

    At least 10 years experience in HVAC, electrical and plumbing.

    Skills Required

    Candidate must be highly trained. Technical aptitude is a must. Candidate should also possess good team skills.

    Job Purpose

    Repair and maintain building and HVAC system.

    Responsibilities

    • Repair and maintenance of building and equipment.
    • Remodeling and repairs in the fields of carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
    • Repair and maintenance of building HVAC equipment.
    • Repair and maintenance of hot water boilers and pumps.
    • Snow removal.
    • DDC building controls.
    • Plumbing and electrical repairs as needed.
    • Miscellaneous repair projects.
    • Other duties as assigned.

  • WTTW/WFMT Web/Digital Developer

    Job Title

    WTTW/WFMT Web/Digital Developer

    Reports To

    Sr. VP Marketing and Interactive

    Description

    Join the digital team at one of the top PBS stations and most respected classical music radio stations in the country to create dynamic and interactive websites that deliver on site and audience development strategies, promote and extend the television and radio platforms with distinctive content, engage online and mobile audiences, and support revenue goals.

    Education

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, graphic design, or equivalent combination of education.

    Experience

    • At least 4 years of experience in web/mobile development. Design experience a plus.
    • Highly proficient in development and design of web interfaces in HTML with CSS, plus interface enhancements in JavaScript and jQuery; highly proficient experience in writing clean, original code using HTML text editors.
    • Highly proficient with Adobe’s Creative suite.
    • Highly proficient with developing responsive design and mobile-optimized sites; experience in app development a plus.
    • Experience with development of relational database design and data-driven web applications in PHP and MySQL.
    • Implementation and management of web Content Management Systems including Drupal, WordPress, and Django.
    • Experience with server (including cloud) configuration and Linux server administration, including configuration of the Apache web server.
    • Experience with implementation of web-based APIs.
    • Highly proficient with Google suite of webmaster tools, including Google Analytics, Google Maps, and Advertsing applications.
    • Expert knowledge of dominant browser and platform optimizations and constraints.
    • Understanding of user research, metrics, and search engine optimization best practices and techniques.
    • Demonstrated experience in implementing conceptual web design including typography, architecture theory, color theory, user interface design, visual design, and branding.
    • Experience in audio and video players, capture, editing, and production for the web a plus.

    Responsibilities

    • Help manage day-to-day operations for websites and mass e-mail campaigns, including site architecture, navigational rules, and content organization (teaming with other department members and other internal staff as appropriate).
    • Work with production teams to develop, increase (with internal and external sources), and upload site content, interactive and rich media elements, and functionality.
    • Build user-focused, interactive, rich media driven, and robust websites.
    • Maintain, monitor and present web statistics; research potential improvements and enhancements; and recommend and implement changes with goals of increasing site traffic, user engagement and loyalty, and enhancing user experience.
    • Plan, conduct, and document browser, usability and QA testing.
    • Work with web and marketing teams to further develop advertising, underwriting, fundraising, and e-commerce areas of site to increase audience engagement and online revenue.
    • Maintain knowledge of industry and monitor competitive websites with goal of keeping sites on cutting edge of new technologies.
    • Perform other duties as needed and as assigned by Supervisor.

  • Engineering Maintenance, Engineer in Charge

    Position

    Engineering Maintenance Engineer in Charge

    Reports To

    Vice President, Engineering

    Duties

    Normal duties include supervising the Engineering Maintenance Department (including assigning and prioritizing daily work and long term projects), installation and repair of all broadcast equipment, work with Engineering Management on design of broadcast and production systems, work with IT Department to insure proper business/technical LAN integration, evaluate need for and recommend equipment for capital purchases and work with management to create engineering workflows and maintenance schedules.

    Education Required

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Technology, Electronics, Broadcasting, or related field preferred.

    Skills

    Strong computer skills and knowledge of equipment used in digital television production. Ten years television/video industry experience with five years being in a supervisor/management position. Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations.

Part Time

No positions currently available.

Submit Resumes and Inquiries to:

Human Resources
Window To The World Communications, Inc.
5400 N St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: (773) 509-5309
E-mail: jobs@wttw.com

No phone calls, please.
WWCI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Internships

Internship Program Information
The Internship Program Information pertains to all internships offered by WWCI. We ask interested candidates to review this information as well as the internship descriptions of interest.

  • WTTW/WFMT Finance/Accounting Internship

    Job Title

    WTTW/WFMT Finance/Accounting Internship

    Position Summary

    The Finance/Accounting Intern will work directly with the Director of Finance in a supportive role, providing assistance with financial analysis & reporting, in addition to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

    Department

    Finance

    General Information

    • The Finance/Accounting Department offers internships year-round on a rolling basis. Length of internship and hours per week are negotiable though we prefer interns who can be available for the majority of a 9am-5pm business day on a combination of weekdays (M/W/F or T/Th).
    • Interns should stay for the length of a semester or summer.
    • This is an unpaid internship. WTTW will work with schools for student interns receiving credit, but receiving credit is not required.
    • Eligible candidates must be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or have graduated from an accredited college or university within 12 months of beginning this internship.

    Requirements

    Students or recent graduates of any major are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidates have extensive spreadsheet experience (specifically with Microsoft Excel), coupled with a strong understanding of how to manipulate data. A basic understanding of accounting principles, including debit, credit, and financial statements is helpful. The ability to work independently and reliably on a variety of intern projects is a must. Excellent organization and communications skills are also a must. 

    Description

    Learning opportunities include:

    • Perform revenue and expense variance analysis on budgets and special projects.
    • Execute or assist with fulfillment of contractual and financial reporting obligations, tracking and reporting of expenses against program budget and special projects.
    • Query financial system and prepare ad-hoc reports.
    • Prepare journal entries.
    • Perform account reconciliation.
    • Assist with Cash Receipts Applications, AP check cutting, AR and Collection activities.
    • Perform other accounting tasks as assigned.

    Application Process

    Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@wttw.com. Please reference “Finance/Accounting Internship” in the subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.

    Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 509-5309 or mail to:
    Window to the World Communications, Inc.
    Attn: Finance/Accounting Internship Coordinator
    5400 North St. Louis Avenue
    Chicago, Illinois 60625

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

  • Chicago Tonight Website/Interactive Internship (content)

    POSITION: Chicago Tonight Website/Interactive Internship (content)

    POSITION SUMMARY
    The Chicago Tonight Web Intern will help coordinate, create and upload content for the Chicago Tonight website, and will work with television producers and the web department to develop content that reflects site and audience development strategies.

    DEPARTMENT
    Website/Interactive Media Department and Chicago Tonight Editorial Department

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    • The Website/Interactive Media Department offers internships year-round on a rolling basis. Length of internship and hours per week are negotiable though we prefer interns who can be available for the majority of an 11am-7pm business day on a combination of weekdays (ideally Mon-Thu).
    • Interns should stay for the length of a semester or summer.
    • This is an unpaid internship. WTTW will work with schools for student interns receiving credit, but receiving credit is not required.
    • Eligible candidates must be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or have graduated from an accredited college or university within 12 months of beginning this internship.
    • Interns are assigned an internship coordinator who will work with the selected candidate to establish learning objectives to develop skills in chosen area.

    REQUIREMENTS
    Students or recent graduates of any major are encouraged. The ideal candidates are familiar with different and constantly evolving new media and rich media technologies, and have some experience and/or education related to web and/or IT technologies. Must be able to work independently and reliably on intern projects. Must have excellent organization and communications skills.

    DESCRIPTION/DUTIES

    • Develop, create and update content related to Chicago Tonight.
    • Research, report and fact check.
    • Write original content for the website, including but not limited to news stories, interactive features, and analysis.
    • Develop rich media web content including text, audio, video, still photography, etc.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    APPLICATION PROCESS
    Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@wttw.com. Please reference "Chicago Tonight Website/Interactive Internship" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.

    Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 509-5309 or mail to:

    Window to the World Communications, Inc.
    Attn: Chicago Tonight Website/Interactive Intern Coordinator
    5400 North St. Louis Avenue
    Chicago, Illinois 60625

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

  • Chicago Tonight Internship

    Chicago Tonight Internship

    Chicago Tonight is a multi-faceted news and current affairs program broadcast in prime time (7:00-8:00 p.m.) Monday-Friday. The program includes news analysis, interviews and other current features, film and theater reviews and commentary. It combines in-studio interviews and features with pre-produced field packages and remote live shots.

    *Please note: The Chicago Tonight Internship has been filled for the 2013 Summer Session. Please check back and apply for the Fall 2013 Session (Deadline: July 15th).

    DEPARTMENT
    Local TV Production

    REQUIREMENTS

    • A student must be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student in good standing at an accredited college or university. Recent graduates are also eligible within the first 12 months of graduation.
    • Interns should have excellent research, writing and communication skills, be proficient on a computer, resourceful, mature and professional.
    • Knowledge of TV production is helpful but not required.
    • Interns should be available two days a week from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • This is an unpaid internship.
    • We will work with schools for student interns receiving credit, but receiving credit is not required.

    DESCRIPTION
    Chicago Tonight is unlike any other news program in the local market and a unique daily format among PBS stations nationwide. This internship is a wonderful opportunity for a student interested in the significant issues of the day as well as topics that create buzz around town. Interns assist in producing a program, doing research, greeting guests, observing journalists' news gathering in and outside the station and learning techniques of news and feature editing, writing and reporting.

    APPLICATION PROCESS
    Deadlines are as follows:

    Fall Semester Internship (which generally begins in Sept. and continues through Dec.): July 15

    Spring Semester Internship (which generally begins in Jan. and continues through May): November 1

    Summer Internship: (which generally begins in June and continues through Aug.): April 1

    Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@wttw.com. Please reference "Chicago Tonight Internship" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.

    In your cover letter please explain why you would like an internship at WTTW11, what you expect to learn, and how your career goals might relate to the internship offered at WTTW11. Make sure to include any completed broadcast-related courses you have taken, as well as any media experience including campus radio, TV, newspaper or multimedia.

    Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 509-5309 or mail to:

    WTTW
    Attn: Leigh Schulze, HR Assistant
    5400 North St. Louis Avenue
    Chicago, Illinois 60625

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

  • WTTW/WFMT Summer Fundraising Internship

    Thank you for your interest in becoming an intern at WTTW|WFMT. This internship is primarily focused on learning about major gifts fundraising from individuals for special projects. However, this intern will also gain exposure to the many different facets of the world of fundraising, including the Annual Fund, Foundation Support and Corporate Giving.

    General Information

    • This is a 12 week internship over the Summer of 2013
    • This is full-time (40 hours per week).
    • This is a paid internship.

    Requirements

    • A student who has recently completed (by summer 2013) their sophomore, junior or senior years in good standing at an accredited college or university.
    • Applicants must have strong written and verbal communication skills. A writing sample is required for consideration.
    • Applicants must have a strong interest in pursuing a career in fundraising.
    • Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

    Description

    Possible learning opportunities include, but are not limited to:

    • Researching individual, corporation and donor prospects for special projects
    • Creating collateral and updating materials for special project solicitations
    • Assisting with creating stewardship mailings and reports for project sponsors
    • Assisting with sponsor recognition and benefit fulfillment
    • Participating in the gift acknowledgement process
    • Providing assistance for special fundraising events for both WTTW and 98.7WFMT during the internship period
    • Attend development and corporate communications department staff meetings to gain insight into the overall fundraising process

    Learning objectives for this internship include: developing a thorough understanding of the donor cultivation and solicitation cycle. This internship will be supervised by two experienced fundraising professionals who will routinely evaluate his or her work. The supervisors will also request feedback from the intern throughout the internship period to ensure that s/he is having a positive, educational work experience.

    Application Process

    Interested students should submit their resume and writing sample via email, along with a cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship, and their future career goals to: jobs@wttw.com.  Please reference "WTTW/WFMT Summer Fundraising Internship/ATTN: Lauren Chan" in the subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

  • WTTW11 National Productions Social Media Internship

    Job Title

    WTTW 11 National Productions Social Media Internship

    WTTW National Productions is looking for a social media intern who is self motivated, creative and has good writing skills. Must be knowledgeable with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Microsoft Office and Photoshop or other photography software. We’re looking for an individual who has both talent and interest in design as well as good judgment for interesting and creative content.

    Department

    National TV Production

    Requirements

    • In college or recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
    • Strong written and verbal creative and communication skills are essential.
    • Must be competent with using social media websites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to generate interest and awareness while remaining professional.
    • Understanding of photography software to facilitate social media projects.
    • Overall web and computer confidence (uploading files, navigating web sites, etc.)
    • Candidates must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
    • Candidates must be self-motivated.
    • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.

    Description

    Learning opportunities include:

    • Advancing ones’ understanding of social media as it relates to modern business practice, marketing, and public relations.
    • Working in a corporate environment and task management.
    • Creatively fulfilling, practical experience for digital media art.
    • Peripheral opportunities to assist with other aspects of production, with permission from supervisor.
    • Engaging and working with experienced professionals in television.

    Application Process

    Interested students should email their resume and cover letter to: jobs@wttw.com. Please reference “WTTW National Productions Social Media Internship Attn: Nicolette Ferri” in the subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.

    In your cover letter, please explain why you would like an internship at WTTW11, what you expect to learn, and how your career goals might relate to the internship offered at WTTW11.

    Candidates may also fax their resume to: (773) 509-5309

    For correspondence by mail, use the following address:

    WTTW
    Attn: Nicolette Ferri
    5400 North St. Louis Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60625

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

  • WTTW11 Community Outreach & Marketing Internship

    Position

    WTTW11 Community Outreach and Marketing Internship

    Department

    WTTW Sales

    General Information

    • Internship is available from June-October. Hours may vary; however, we prefer that interns be available at least 3 days per week, 6-8 hours per day.
    • This is an unpaid internship.
    • We will work with schools for student interns receiving credit, but receiving credit is not required.

    Description

    This internship will include a wide range of administrative, promotional, and community outreach duties for the Program Marketing and Sales Departments. The intern will gain experience in the areas of community outreach, research, data collection, organization, promotion of community events, and client relations. Time and responsibilities will be split between 2 major projects.

    Projects include: Great Food Fan Van Nutrition and Activity Extravaganza and Readers are Leaders Literacy Tour.

    Requirements

    Students of any major are encouraged to apply, but an interest in sales, marketing, event planning and promotion would be recommended. Experience or interest in early childhood education is strongly desired. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is also helpful. Intern must provide his or her own transportation.

    Application Process

    Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@wttw.com. Please reference "WTTW11 Community Outreach and Marketing Internship/Attn: Brandon Bomis" in the subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.

    Candidates may also fax their cover letter and resume to (773) 509-5309 or mail to:
    WTTW
    Attn: Brandon Bomis
    5400 North St. Louis Avenue
    Chicago, Illinois 60625

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

  • WTTW Broadcast Traffic Internship

    POSITION: WTTW Broadcast Traffic Internship

    Thank you for your interest in becoming an intern at WTTW. This program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of the Broadcast Television Traffic functions while providing a meaningful and valuable learning experience.

    Department
    WTTW Broadcasting

    General Information

    • WTTW offers internships year-round. The term of the internship is generally based on the academic calendar of the student's school.
    • We will work with schools for student interns receiving credit but receiving credit is not required.
    • This is an unpaid internship.
    • Length of the internship and schedules are flexible, but a minimum of 15 hours per week is required.

    Requirements
    To be eligible for this internship:

    • A student must be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student in good standing at an accredited college or university.
    • Attention to detail is essential to this position and an awareness of PBS programming is also very helpful.
    • Students from any major are encouraged to apply, but knowledge of some aspects of television broadcasting and an innate organizational skill is recommended.

    Description
    
Learning opportunities include, editing daily logs for Channel 11 and 11 Prime, creating program ingest lists, compiling archive lists for 11.1 and Prime programming, and editing the Nielsen programming lists. The staff of the WTTW Broadcasting Department will make every effort to work with the selected candidate to establish learning objectives for the intern, based upon his/her interest and desired skills.


    Application Process
    
Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@wttw.com. Please reference "WTTW Broadcast Traffic Internship/Attn: Carolyn Giacomin" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.


    
Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 583-3046 or mail to:
    
Window to the World Communications, Inc.
    Attn: Carolyn Giacomin
    
5400 North St. Louis Avenue
    
Chicago, Illinois 60625

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

  • WTTW Membership Marketing Internship

    POSITION: WTTW11 Membership Marketing Internship

    Are you a college student looking for an internship with a marketing focus?

    Department
    
Membership Marketing Department


    General Information

    • The Membership Marketing department offers internships year-round on a rolling basis. Length of internship and hours per week are negotiable though we prefer interns who can be available for the majority of a 9am-5pm business day on a combination of weekdays (M/W/F or T/Th).
    • Interns should stay for the length of a semester or summer.
    • This is an unpaid internship. WTTW will work with schools for student interns receiving credit, but receiving credit is not required.
    • Eligible candidates must be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or have graduated from an accredited college or university within 12 months of beginning this internship.
    • Interns are assigned an internship coordinator who will work with the selected candidate to establish learning objectives to develop skills in chosen area.

    Requirements
    
Students or recent graduates of any major are encouraged to apply. Must have Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) skills. Must be able to work independently and persistently on intern projects. Excellent organization and communications skills are also necessary.

    Description
    
The Marketing Intern will assist membership marketing staff with projects to support the organization. Some examples of this project work include:

    • Coordinating of multi-platform Sweepstakes promotional campaign
    • Researching, collecting contact information and soliciting potential campaign partner/donor leads
    • Researching a particular topic or focus area of the department
    • Supporting social media and promotion efforts
    • Supporting the work of membership and direct response marketing campaign managers
    • Assisting in other department duties as assigned

    Application Process
    
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@wttw.com. Please reference "Membership Marketing Internship" in the subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.


    
Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 509-5309 or mail to:
    
Window to the World Communications, Inc.
    Attn: Membership Marketing Internship Coordinator
    
5400 North St. Louis Avenue
    
Chicago, Illinois 60625

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

  • WTTW Production Internships

    Position

    WTTW Production Internships

    Program Overview

    WTTW is the most-watched public broadcasting station in the US. With a strong combination of local and national productions, WTTW11 is proud to present public affairs, in-depth news analysis, performing and visual arts, nature, science, and how-to programming, along with a rich and diverse children's schedule. Although our primary focus has always been uniquely local, we continue to produce award-winning programs for national and international audiences.

    WTTW offers a wide variety of internship opportunities designed to provide students and recent graduates with knowledge or and practical work experience in the field of public broadcasting.

    The production department at WTTW has regular internships available with public affairs programs including Chicago Tonight, a nightly current affairs and news magazine program, as well as arts and entertainment positions available on Soundstage, the PBS popular music series. Additionally, occasional documentary program internships are also offered.

    Currently Available Internships

    For more information on each opportunity, and for specific requirements and application instructions, click on the appropriate link above.

    General Information

    • WTTW offers internships year-round. The internship term is based on the academic calendar of the student's school.
    • Internships are unpaid.
    • At WTTW, labor contracts prevent interns from handling technical equipment. Students interested in gaining hands-on technical experience are advised to seek internships at stations where this work is not restricted to union employees.

    Requirements

    To be eligible for an internship with WTTW, candidates must be:

    • A student or recent graduate of an accredited college or university;
    • In good standing at the college or university; and
    • At least 18 years of age.

    These are minimum requirements. Please check the specific requirements of the internship for which you are applying.

    Application Process

    A copy of the WWCI Internship Application can be printed by clicking here.

    You will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. You can get your free copy of the software by clicking here. Application instructions are included in each internship description. Please refer to these for submission details.”

    Suggested Submission Deadlines

    Applications are considered throughout the year; however, for best consideration, candidates are urged to apply as follows:

    

For Fall Internships (which generally begin in August or September) apply by mid-July. (Tip: many students apply before leaving school in May/June for internships starting the following fall.)

    

For Winter Internships (which generally begin in January) apply by late November.

    

For Spring Internships (March), apply by mid-February. (Note: because school calendars vary, there are usually fewer openings in March.)

    

For Summer Internships (which begin in May or June) apply by mid-April.

  • WTTW/WFMT Website and Interactive Media Internship (content)

    POSITION: WTTW/WFMT Interactive Content Production Internship (content)

    POSITION SUMMARY
    The Interactive Content Production Intern will help coordinate, create and upload editorial content for the WTTW and WFMT websites, and work with television/radio producers and the web department to develop content that reflects site and audience development strategies.

    DEPARTMENT
    Website/Interactive Media Department

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    • The Website/Interactive Media Department offers internships year-round on a rolling basis. Length of internship and hours per week are negotiable though we prefer interns who can be available for the majority of a 9am-5pm business day on a combination of weekdays (M/W/F or T/Th).
    • Interns should stay for the length of a semester or summer.
    • This is an unpaid internship. WTTW will work with schools for student interns receiving credit, but receiving credit is not required.
    • Eligible candidates must be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or have graduated from an accredited college or university within 12 months of beginning this internship.
    • Interns are assigned an internship coordinator who will work with the selected candidate to establish learning objectives to develop skills in chosen area.

    REQUIREMENTS
    Students or recent graduates of any major are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidates are familiar with different and constantly evolving new media and rich media technologies, and have some experience and/or education related to web and/or IT technologies. The ability to work independently and reliably on intern projects is a must. Excellent organization and communications skills are also a must.

    DESCRIPTION/DUTIES

    • Develop, create and update editorial content to websites related to television and radio programming and promotion initiatives.
    • Process, prep and upload content (text, photos, video, audio, etc.) to websites.
    • Use raw materials from internal stakeholders to develop rich media web content including text, audio, video, still photography, etc.
    • Make content changes to website under direction of Web department.
    • Perform other duties and work on special projects as assigned.

    APPLICATION PROCESS
    Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@wttw.com. Please reference "Interactive Content Production Internship" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.

    Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 509-5309 or mail to:

    Window to the World Communications, Inc.
    Attn: Interactive Content Production Intern Coordinator
    5400 North St. Louis Avenue
    Chicago, Illinois 60625

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

  • WTTW/WFMT Website and Interactive Media Internship (technical)

    POSITION: WTTW/WFMT Website and Interactive Media Internship (technical)

    Are you a college student or recent graduate looking for an internship in the interactive space?

    DEPARTMENT
    Website/Interactive Media Department

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    • The Website/Interactive Media Department offers internships year-round on a rolling basis. Length of internship and hours per week are negotiable though we prefer interns who can be available for the majority of a 9am-5pm business day on a combination of weekdays (M/W/F or T/Th).
    • Interns should stay for the length of a semester or summer.
    • This is an unpaid internship. WTTW will work with schools for student interns receiving credit, but receiving credit is not required.
    • Eligible candidates must be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or have graduated from an accredited college or university within 12 months of beginning this internship.
    • Interns are assigned an internship coordinator who will work with the selected candidate to establish learning objectives to develop skills in chosen area.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Knowledge of HTML and Photoshop desired and familiarity with different and constantly evolving technologies, and with some experience and/or education related to web and/or IT technologies.
    • Familiarity with or interest in television and radio production, documentary narrative and online storytelling. Keen interest in interactive presentation a must.
    • Understanding of journalistic ethics and procedure.

    DESCRIPTION/DUTIES
    The Website and Interactive Media Intern will assist website and marketing staff with a number of projects to support the organization’s digital platforms. Some examples of this project work include:

    • Coordinating and uploading of new text, image and media content to the WTTW and WFMT websites
    • Processing, prepping and uploading rich media files (video, audio) to websites.
    • Researching a particular topic or focus area of the department.
    • Assisting with elements of page and microsite launch including production of new features and quality assurance.
    • Supporting the work of interactive managers.
    • Assisting in other department duties as assigned.

    APPLICATION PROCESS
    Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@wttw.com. Please reference "Website and Interactive Media Internship" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.

    Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 509-5309 or mail to:
    Window to the World Communications, Inc.
    Attn: Website and Interactive Media Internship Coordinator
    5400 North St. Louis Avenue
    Chicago, Illinois 60625

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

  • WFMT Radio Network Internship

    WFMT Radio Network Internship

    The WFMT Radio Network, the international syndication division of award-winning Chicago classical music station 98.7 WFMT (streaming live at wfmt.com/streaming), distributes these broadcasts worldwide. The WFMT Radio Network syndicates more than 35 programs each quarter to hundreds of radio stations throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. A full list of WFMT Radio Network Programs can be seen at: www.wfmt.com/network.

    Department

     

    WFMT Broadcasting

    Description

    Possible learning opportunities include, but are not limited to: researching and corresponding with radio stations across the United States and beyond who may syndicate WFMT Network programs, creating copy and updating the network web-site and enewsletters, learning to run syndication reports, conducting surveys of partner stations, and researching potential new shows and underwriters.

    General Information

    • 98.7WFMT offers internships year-round on a rolling basis. Length of internship and hours per week are negotiable.
    • Interns must stay for the length of a semester or summer.
    • This is an unpaid internship.
    • Eligible candidates must be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or have graduated from an accredited college or university within 12 months of beginning this internship.
    • We will work with schools for student interns receiving credit, but receiving credit is not required.
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    Requirements

     

    Students of any major are encouraged to apply but knowledge of and passion for classical music and radio is essential. Good written and verbal communications skills are important. Foreign language skills are also helpful as the intern may interact with many of our international partners.

    Application Process

    Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@wttw.com. Please reference "WFMT Radio Network, Attention Tony Macaluso" in the subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.

    Somewhere in your cover letter please write about some of your favorite radio shows/podcasts and why you like them (they do not have to be on WFMT). In addition, please state your preferred start date (approximate is ok).

    Candidates may also fax or mail their resume and cover letter with optional extra materials directly to:

    Tony Macaluso
    Director of Network Marketing and Syndication
    WFMT Radio Network
    5400 N. St. Louis Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60625
    Fax: (773) 279-2199
    jobs@wttw.com

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

  • WFMT Development Internship

    POSITION: WFMT Development Internship

    Thank you for your interest in becoming an intern at 98.7WFMT, Chicago's Classical Music Experience. The program is designed to provide meaningful hands-on experience in radio broadcasting while accommodating the needs and wishes of the participants.

    



    Department
    WFMT Development

    General Information

    • WFMT offers internships year-round. Length of internship and hours per week are negotiable, but we prefer that an intern be able to spend at least two days per week in the office.
    • This is an unpaid internship. WFMT will work with schools for student interns receiving credit, but receiving credit is not required.
    • Interns at WFMT are assigned an internship coordinator who will work with you to structure the internship to help you develop the skills in your chosen area. Our internships are very flexible and allow for a wide range of experiences. However, we’d prefer interns that are open to working on a wide range of projects.

    Requirements
    
Students of any major are encouraged to apply but an interest in classical music would be recommended. Good written and verbal communications skills are essential, as is an interest in development. Some fundraising experience would be helpful.

    Description
    
Possible learning opportunities include, but are not limited to assisting with on-air pledge drives, donor event involvement and planning, participating in the membership renewal and gift acknowledgement process, researching donors for cultivation and fundraising, and creating and researching new benefits for the donor membership card, and interacting with donors. The staff at WFMT will mold an internship to meet the applicant's interests and desired skills.



    Application Process
    
Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@wttw.com. Please reference "WFMT Development Internship/Attn: Angela Golden" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.


    
Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 509-5305 or mail to:
    
WFMT
    
Attn: Angela Golden
    5400 North St. Louis Avenue
    
Chicago, Illinois 60625

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

  • WFMT Relevant Tones Internship

    POSITION: WFMT Relevant Tones Internship

    Thank you for your interest in becoming an intern at 98.7WFMT, Chicago's Classical Music Experience. The program is designed to provide meaningful hands-on experience in radio broadcasting while accommodating the needs and wishes of the participants.

    This spring, WFMT will launch Relevant Tones, one of the world's only weekly programs dedicated to contemporary music. Hosted by Seth Boustead (Chicago-based composer and Director of Access Contemporary Music), Relevant Tones is a weekly exploration of a vibrant and continuing classical music tradition as it thrives in the 20th and 21st centuries.

    From up-and-coming firebrands to established artists, this program celebrates the dynamic, diverse, and incredibly germane output of modern-day composers.

    Department
    WFMT Broadcasting

    General Information

    • 98.7WFMT offers internships year-round on a rolling basis. Length of internship and hours per week are negotiable, though applicants should generally be available most weekdays at 10 AM to help with the show.
    • Interns must stay for the length of a semester or summer.
    • This is an unpaid internship.
    • We will work with schools for student interns receiving credit, but receiving credit is not required.

    Requirements
    Students of any major are encouraged to apply but knowledge of and passion for classical music & radio is essential. Music experience is preferred, especially if you have band, orchestra or choir experience. Good written and verbal communications skills are important. Familiarity with web editing, social networking and audio editing is also a plus.

    Description
    Possible learning opportunities include, but are not limited to: Writing for the Relevant Tones blog, monitoring and responding to emails, booking guests, maintaining the Relevant Tones web site, collecting and researching music to fit a weekly theme, editing audio (for broadcast and the web), pitching ideas for audio segments, archive updating, assisting with on-air pledge drives, marketing. While interns will work primarily with the Relevant Tones producers, they are also encouraged to shadow other producers, on-air hosts and other staff.

    Most work will take place at WTTW studios located on the northwest side of Chicago, however interns may need to visit libraries or other institutions as part of their research assignments. Interns may also accompany and assist the production team on local field shoots.

    Application Process
    Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@wttw.com. Please reference "WFMT Relevant Tones Internship/Attn: Jesse McQuarters" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.

    Somewhere in your cover letter please write about some of your favorite radio shows/podcasts and why you like them (they do not have to be on WFMT). In addition, please state your preferred start date (approximate is ok). Optional: Supporting materials including but not limited to audio clips, newspaper clips, or links to online media.

    Candidates may also fax or mail their resume and cover letter with optional extra materials directly to:

    Jesse McQuarters, Producer
    Relevant Tones, 98.7WFMT
    5400 N. St. Louis Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60625
    Fax: (773) 279-2199
    jobs@wttw.com

    Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.

EEO Public File and Outreach Initiatives

2012 EEO Public File and Outreach Initiatives (Aug 2011 - July 2012)