Internship Program
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* GraphicsThe 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 institutionHere 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* "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* "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* "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* "I consider the experience I had here to be nothing less than priceless."
- Kristopher, Tennessee State UniversityTo apply for a WSMV internship, please mail, fax or e-mail a cover letter and resume to: WSMV, Attn: Personnel Administrator, 5700 Knob Road, Nashville, TN 37209Fax: 615-353-2321 E-mail: employment@wsmv.com
-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* "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* "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* "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* "I consider the experience I had here to be nothing less than priceless."
- Kristopher, Tennessee State UniversityTo apply for a WSMV internship, please mail, fax or e-mail a cover letter and resume to: WSMV, Attn: Personnel Administrator, 5700 Knob Road, Nashville, TN 37209Fax: 615-353-2321 E-mail: employment@wsmv.com
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