Applications are due by November 18, 2009
To apply go to www.turnerjobs.com and apply for Job # 115173BR
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Email carrie.port@turner.com resume and cover letter with available hours.
Spring 2010 Intern – Tape Library (DC)
January 2010 to May 2010
Starting January 13, 2010
Turner Broadcasting/CNN News Library
820 First Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
Please Note: Internships are UNPAID and structured to last approximately 12 weeks for a minimum of 21 hours/week (3 full days). Resume and cover letter are required for application. Please include days/hours of availability in your cover letter. Students should have a strong academic record. Note to International Students: All international students will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to arrival if accepted to the program. Only student visas J1 or F1 visas will be accepted.
Internship Description: The Library provides video and information research to support CNN's Washington DC Bureau. It functions as both a video archive and a research library.
The library internship will be filled with a student pursuing a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree. The internship will provide a great opportunity to learn various aspects of librarianship and television production in CNN's fast-paced library. In the CNN library internship, interns will:
Qualifications: In order to facilitate the learning experience, the following qualifications are preferred. Candidates should have an interest in variety of areas including news librarianship and research and should be an organized self-starter. Interns should have the ability to make decisions, and accept others decisions, and be able to work well with a team of librarians and fellow interns.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.
The NPR Library is accepting internship applications from library school students and recent grads for the Spring Semester 2009. Internships are UNPAID in the Spring, but academic credit may be arranged. To be considered for a Winter/Spring 2009 internship, applications must be received in NPR’s Human Resources Department by November, 15, 2008. The Winter/Spring internship semester begins in early January 2009. Notifications to selected interns will be made by early December 2008.
More details about the program and full application instructions may be found here: http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/
Applications must include the formal application form and may be emailed or faxed to NPR’s Human Resources Department:
National Public Radio
Human Resources Department
635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax - (202) 513-3047
internship@npr.org
Questions may be submitted to: internship@npr.org
Librarian Internships (Archivist, Broadcast, Music, Reference (Winter/Spring Internships are UNPAID):
- Archivist Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Please note: This internship is located at the University of Maryland campus, College Park, MD.
The Archive intern will perform indexing, cataloging and audio research of NPR cultural programming located at the University of Maryland. NPR seeks intern candidates who are interested in learning to index audio content, archive audio content, and assist with ongoing projects. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates with demonstrated interest in archiving, audio resources and/or metadata will be given top consideration. One year of related work experience desired. Familiarity with Windows 2000, MS Office, SQL, Visual Basic and relational database management a plus. Candidates must be a library school student or recent graduate who is interested in a career in news libraries, sound cataloging, or audio archives.
- Broadcast Library Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
The NPR Broadcast Library supports the audio research needs of NPR's journalists, and maintains NPR's archive. Librarians perform deadline audio research for all NPR programs and divisions, and index program and other audio materials. The NPR Broadcast Library seeks intern candidates who are interested in learning to provide audio reference, index audio content, provide user education, and assist with ongoing projects. Interns participate in library meetings and other professional activities, and are able to work well independently. Candidates with demonstrated interest in audio resources and/or metadata will be given top consideration. Experience with online database searching is a plus. Candidates must be a library school student or recent graduate who is interested in a career in news libraries, sound cataloging, or audio archives.
- Music Library Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
NPR's use of music is a hallmark of its programming. The NPR Music Library provides production and reference services for NPR programs and staff and is involved with music use for NPR's daily broadcast shows, on-air promotion campaigns and special projects. After learning a database, interns will index music CDs into NPR's music collection. Opportunities to assist with music reference, database quality control and collection development will be available. Candidates should be computer literate, have knowledge and/or interest in music (any type), be detail oriented and available to work flexible hours. Candidate must be a library school student interested in a career in music libraries or sound cataloging.
- Music Archive Project Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
The Music Archive Project is a pilot program undertaken by the NPR Library to provide access to the raw audio archives of cultural programming since the 1970s, including shows like Anthem, Jazz Profiles, Making the Music, and Wade in the Water. Although this period in traditional libraries is not considered as historical, this audio material created by NPR has unique origin and cannot be found in any other library or archive. The bulk of these materials are raw recordings made by renowned musicians who were interviewed by NPR hosts. Most of them are deceased but their musical legacies linger now more than ever. Once these unique pieces are identified, this content will be repurposed and reproduced for the Web (npr.org/music).
NPR seeks an intern to catalog unique archival audio material on a variety of formats, including DAT, reel, cassette, and CD. Responsibilities include cataloging audio based on set standards, reformatting audio for use online, creating outlines of content, recommending material for use online, and rehousing paper materials. Candidates should be independent and willing to work alone, have experience with Microsoft Access or other database/cataloging software, and be familiar with appropriate handling of archival materials. Candidates with knowledge of audio formats and music (especially jazz and classical) will be given top priority. Candidates must be a library school student or recent graduate who is interested in a career in news libraries, sound cataloging, or audio archives.
- Reference Library Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
The NPR Reference Library is an integral, essential part of the news-gathering and editorial process. The librarians conduct ready and in-depth research, provide fact-checking and pronunciation guidance, and suggest experts and story ideas for NPR staff in a fast-paced deadline-based environment. The librarians use print and online resources, including commercial databases, a print collection, and intranet resources. The NPR Reference Library seeks intern candidates who are interested in learning more about providing reference services in a deadline-based environment. The Reference Library intern candidate must be a current or recent library school student, have prior reference experience, and have experience using LexisNexis and/or Factiva and other print and online resources. The intern candidate should be able to work independently and be adaptable to a changing work environment. The ideal candidate should have an interest in variety of areas including news, world events and popular culture.
Please note: Due to a large volume of applications received, we are unable to notify applicants who are not selected for internships.
To be considered for a Winter/Spring 2009 internship, applications must be received in NPR’s Human Resources Department by November, 15, 2008.
All information you need is here: http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/
Please Note: Internships are UNPAID and structured to last approximately 10-12 weeks, generally in the format of typical college semesters. A resume and cover letter are required for application. Please include days/hours of availability in your cover letter and three references at the end of your resume. Students should have a strong academic record (a 3.0 GPA or higher) and good character. Students must currently be enrolled in and pursuing a Master of Library Science (MLS) or some variation. Note to International Students: All international interns will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to arrival. Only J1 or F1 student visas will be accepted.
Internship Description: The CNN Library functions as both as a research center and video archive, and supports worldwide newsgathering and production for CNN networks and web sites, as well as other Turner companies.
The Chicago Bureau manages coverage in a 12-state region that includes Dallas, Denver and all points in between. It covers a wide range of stories, both breaking news and scheduled features.
This internship will focus on video cataloging - assessing the Chicago Bureau’s video for archiving and then cataloging selected video in the Library content management system.
Qualifications: Candidate must currently be enrolled in and pursuing a Master of Library Science (MLS) or some variation, with an interest in or focus on journalism or special libraries preferred. Candidate should have knowledge of Chicago/Midwest current events and recent history. Candidates should be a highly motivated self-starter who is detail-oriented and able to work independently. Effective written and verbal communication skills are a top priority.
Again, if interested, please send your resume, cover letter, three references, and hours of availability to Jennifer Turner, CNN Library at Jennifer.Turner@turner.com
The Baltimore Sun Editorial Library has a long tradition of hosting academic interns or field study students from library science or information studies masters degree programs. We offer an unpaid position that qualifies for academic credit. The position is always open, and we are flexible regarding your schedule. Your time at The Sun will include an introduction to news librarianship, and include actual work on the news research desk. The library's research department is a team-based environment providing both ready reference and in-depth research services. Students will join our News Research staff in providing research services to the newsroom, business units such as marketing and advertising, and our website. Experience in online searching, knowledge of standard reference works, and some knowledge of the journalistic process will be gained. Skills in the following will also be taught: public records searching, image archiving, and end-user training.
If interested please send contact information and a resume to:
Carol A. Julian
Assistant Chief Librarian
The Baltimore Sun
Library
501 N. Calvert St.
Baltimore MD. 21278
410 783 2563
800 829 8000 ext. 2563
carol.julian@baltsun.com
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