WCBE Intern Application

WCBE Internship Application 2019
Introduction

The WCBE Internship Program was established in 1956 as a way to engage Columbus City School students by giving them the experience of working at a real-live radio station. We continue to offer this opportunity today, welcoming students from this school district along with neighboring districts, and colleges such as The Ohio State University, Ohio University, Franklin University, and many more! Our goal is to give each student the opportunity to learn valuable workplace and radio broadcast skills that will assist them in any career path they choose.

Criteria For High School & College Internships

- High School: Must be a junior or senior

- College Students: May be a freshman - senior

- Must have good attendance

- Must have the ability to multitask

- Although there is no strict dress code, please come to work each day dressed tastefully

- Must arrange own transportation to and from WCBE

Areas of Work

There are three key areas of focus. Please let us know the areas in which you have an interest or skill set.

- General Internship

- News Department Internship **

- Music Department Internship **

** Due to the high level of responsibility, time investment, and communication skills required to complete these tasks, these assignments are best suited for a college level intern.

What Area of Work is Right For Me?

You should select an area of work that compliments your need/desire for experience in a certain subject. For example, if you are an English major, focusing on General Writing assignments would be a good fit for you; if you have a talent for/interest in mixing and recording audio, audio production would be a good focus. Please note that you will be asked to help with various tasks outside of your area of work as needed.

[Note: Prospective interns should be aware that they will be asked to voice promotional announcements, legal IDs, etc.]

About Your Internship

Starting Your Internship

Please note that you will not be able to begin your internship during extremely busy periods at the station, such as our spring and fall membership drives (March & early September).

For your first day of internship, please arrive on time and report to the Internship Coordinator; submit any additional documents requested during the interview.

Attendance

Promptness and good attendance are a must. Please provide a written excuse for each absence. If you miss several days of work, your internship coordinator/supervisor will be contacted. If you arrive to work late on 5 occasions and do not provide an excuse, your internship may be subject to review. Additionally, if you miss 5 days of work WITHOUT providing an excuse, or miss several consecutive days, your internship may be subject to review.

You will be required to check in with the Internship Coordinator each day, as well as document what projects you are working on. This will help us gauge how your internship is progressing, and ensure that you achieve the skill sets you need to meet your objective criteria.

High school internships will last for 8 weeks. At that point your internship will be evaluated and you may be able to continue for several more weeks. College internships typically last for one semester.

Assignments

You will be given a variety of assignments under your area(s) of work. Some assignments may take one day or less to complete, while others may be more long term, taking weeks to complete. You will be given a reasonable deadline to complete each assignment. You will be taught the skills and given the tools to work on each assignment. We expect you to put your best effort into each assignment. If you need more time to complete an assignment, or don’t understand the instructions, please ask the Internship Coordinator or Project Leader for help - they’ll be more than happy to assist. Failure to complete assignments in a timely manner may result in the termination of the internship.

School & Your Internship

We understand that, as a student, you have a lot on your plate - school, jobs, extra-curricular activities, etc. At any time, if you feel that you can’t keep up with your internship, are unable to complete your assignments due to time constraints, or begin to fall behind in school, please let your Project Coordinator and your Internship Coordinator/Supervisor know. We’re here to help you get the most out of your internship and don’t want you to feel overwhelmed during this already stressful time!

Intern Review

Many schools require regular reviews be completed by a station staff person for the student. If so, please give the review form to the station's Internship Coordinator to complete. You will also have regular reviews with our Internship Coordinator and Project Leaders througout your internship. During the review process, your performance will be evaluated and feedback will be provided for you. We will also ask you for your opinion as to how you feel your internship is progressing, and whether or not you feel you’re meeting your objectives. If you continuously fail to meet objectives or show a lack of interest in your duties, including poor attendance, chronic tardiness, etc, you may receive a poor review, which may result in termination of your internship.

Final Project

For college interns, you will be given a "Final Project" to work on between assignments. This project is for you to express your creativity, utilizing the skills you’ve learned thus far in the internship. Such assignments may include creating an audio piece, or a demo reel. You may work on this project when you need to take a "break" or when you complete an assignment early (please ask the Internship Coordinator first before working on your project). Upon completion at the end of your internship, it will be reviewed by a few of our staff members. This project will be something you can take away from your internship and use for resumes, school, etc - get creative and put effort into it!

Conclusion

WCBE provides a unique work experience! Many of our interns have gone on to pursue careers in broadcasting, education, communications, and various other fields. Being an intern requires a lot of work and dedication, just like the goals you strive to achieve in life. Once you leave WCBE, you will have gained a wealth of experience and developed skills that will prepare you to progress toward your chosen career!
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Personal Information
Full Name:

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Preferred Name:*
Birth Date:*

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Age:*
E-mail:*
Home Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Home Address:*

Street Address

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School Address:*

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Education
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School Internship Coordinator

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E-mail
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Objectives/Experience
Why have you chosen WCBE for your internship as opposed to another non-profit, business, etc?*
In which area/s (Review "Areas of Work") would you like to gain experience?*
In which areas do you excel (writing, math, organizational skills?)*

In which areas would you like to improve?*
Do you prefer to work alone or in a group setting?*
What do you wish to accomplish while you're at WCBE?*
What are you professional goals once you graduate high school/college/grad school?*
Is there anything else you'd like to share with us about yourself (favorite hobbies, etc)?*
Is there anything else that you would like to add?

Internship Dates
When is your projected internship start/end date?
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Acknowledgement
I have read the WCBE internship job descriptions and I understand the requirements and responsibilities.*

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