Original Programming and Production Unit Internship

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Job Summary

SportsNet New York has internships available for the spring, summer and fall semesters.

Interns, who must be at least entering their junior year in college will be paid and may receive college credit if needed. The minimum GPA requirement for our internship program is a 3.0. Interns will receive hands-on experience assisting in a wide range of the station's operations. Interns generally work approximately 20 hours per week, which may include nights and weekends.

The Original Programming and Production Unit (OPPU) at SportsNet New York, is responsible for the original programming aired on the network. The department produces "Mets Insider," "Kids Clubhouse," "The Geno Auriemma Show," "Geno's Legacy," "Mets Classics," and "Mets Yearbooks" and other specials including "SNY Spotlights" and features within shows like "Geico Sportsnite." Interns will be exposed to variety of facets in the OPPU and the responsibilities will include:

• Screening/logging of games, press conferences/interview and taped programs to prepare for editing
• Helping organize b-roll in AVID
• Working on the production of "Mets Insider," "Kids Clubhouse," "The Geno Auriemma Show," and other programming
• Researching statistics, brainstorming segment ideas
• Assisting on shoots in the field when called upon
• All other duties needed in the OPPU's everyday operation

Candidates should be concentrating in communications with a strong interest in televised sports and production, have some education or training in broadcasting, and proficiency in computers. They also should be familiar with the programming currently presented on SportsNet New York.