WSMV offers an aggressive, hands-on training internship program. Through the WSMV internship program, learn how all departments of a broadcast television station operate. Internships are unpaid. Internships are available in the following departments:

* News

* Production

* Promotion

* Marketing/Sales

* Graphics

The following qualifications must be met for a WSMV internship:

* Must be 18 years of age or older

* Must earn college credit from an accredited college institution

Here are some quotes from former Channel 4 Interns regarding the program:

* "With my internship at Channel 4, I was thrown into the middle of a real, working newsroom and met people and places I'll never forget. WSMV-TV is a great place to learn... from the best"

-Chris at Ball State, Muncie, Ind.

* "One of the best things about my internship at WSMV-TV was that I was able to get involved in the areas that interest me. The people there were quick to encourage me and willing to teach me about their profession." - Sarah Snyder, Belmont University

* "WSMV opened my eyes to compelling journalism by offering a hands on learning atmosphere that sufficiently prepared me. The people that work at Ch 4 truly made my experience unforgettable..." - Emily Arnold, Harding University

* "An irreplaceable journalism, networking, and hands-on experience. It's simply a great group of people working together at a great station." - Abby Martin, Vanderbilt University

* "My internship this summer at WSMV-TV was an incredibly rewarding experience. I learned so much and had a great time exploring the world of sports." -Ashley Duffy, Vanderbilt University student

* "I had a great time this summer at Channel 4 meeting wonderful people while learning how television news really worked." - Will Atkinson, University of Tennessee

* "I have learned alot at WSMV, got alot of hands on as well as experience. I would tell everybody, there is only one place I would intern at in Nashville and that's WSMV Channel 4." -Jeremy Daves, Tennessee State University

* "Excitement, hard work, determination and rewards...the WSMV internship has been a rewarding experience, one that I will never forget." -Malea Barron, Middle Tennessee State University student

* "My experience with the people and the station of Channel 4 was wonderful, fun, and full of knowledge that provided me with wisdom to carry through my professional career as well as left me with memories I will cherish for a lifetime." -Ashley Perry, Volunteer State Community College student

* "I read about the news and watched documentaries on its inner workings, but nothing prepared me for the true excitement that exists in a news room. An internship with WSMV is the best way to understand the impact of local news. I watched the news loyally before, but now I have another reason to tune in at night -- to hear the stories that I, fellow interns and producers have written!" -Kimberly Schrader, Vanderbilt University student

* "I consider the experience I had here, to be nothing less than priceless." - Kristopher, Tennessee State University student

To apply for a WSMV internship, please mail, fax or e-mail cover letter and resume to: WSMV, Attn: Personnel Administrator, 5700 Knob Road, Nashville, TN 37209

Fax: (615) 353-2321 E-mail: employment@wsmv.com