Internships & Employment

NEWS Internships

***The deadline to apply for a Summer 2012 News Internship Monday, April 9, 2012. This deadline is for internships in the NEWS department only. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.

Two ways to submit your application: E-mail it to tbrewer@wvuatv.com or mail it to Terri Brewer, Box 870172, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. You may confirm receipt of your application by E-mailing tbrewer@wvuatv.com.

At WVUA-TV, interns are an integral part of what we do. Since we are owned by the University of Alabama and located on the campus, we have a large intern program. Some of our interns receive school credit, but this is not required. No prior experience is required to intern with WVUA-TV, but experience may help you to get accepted into our program more quickly.

Once you join the WVUA-TV intern program, the sky is the limit! Our most experienced interns perform the same duties as our professional reporters and producers. Skill level and dedication determines each individual's rate of progress, and our professional staff members serve as the “coaches” for our interns. WVUA is a great place to get hands-on experience and to figure out if television news is the right field for you. All interns join our program as unpaid volunteers. If you qualify for Work Study at the University of Alabama, we may be able to allow you to complete your Work Study at WVUA-TV.

If you’re interested in becoming an intern at WVUA, download the News Intern Application. There are multiple components to the application process; the form details each component. Once your application is complete, E-mail or mail it to the address above. You are not guaranteed an internship, but after your application has been reviewed, someone will contact you with further information. This may take several weeks to several months. Phone calls and walk-in appointments are not accepted. If you have questions, E-mail tbrewer@wvuatv.com. Thank you for your interest in WVUA internships.

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SPORTS Internships

There are two ways to pursue an internship with WVUA-TV Sports. They are outlined below. Potential candidates may follow one or both methods, but it is recommended that you follow both options.

1. Contact WVUA-TV Sports Director Gary Harris via E-mail if you are interested in an internship with WVUA-TV Sports. You may contact him at any time of the year; internships are granted if there is space in the program. Phone calls and walk-in appointments are not accepted. Gary's E-mail address: gharris@wvuatv.com

2. You may follow the news internship application process, outlined in the News Internships section. To be considered, you must complete all parts of the application and meet the current deadline. Submit it to Terri Brewer, as outlined above, and note on your application that you are interested in a sports internship.

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WEATHER Internships

If you’re interested in becoming a weather intern at WVUA, download the application (see FORMS AND DOCUMENTS below and click on Student Weather Intern Application.doc), fill it out and bring it to the Center for Public Television reception desk on the bottom floor of Reese Phifer Hall. You are not guaranteed an internship, but after your application has been reviewed, someone will contact you with further information. This may take several weeks to several months, and phone calls are not accepted. If you have questions, email rscott@wvuatv.com. Thank you for your interest in WVUA internships.

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Employment

If you're interested in applying for a job at WVUA, go to the University of Alabama's job link site. All WVUA openings will be posted here: http://jobs.ua.edu/

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FORMS AND DOCUMENTS