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QUEST
Content (Multimedia) Internship
Terms
Available:
Winter
Term: September–December
Spring
Term: January–April
Summer
Term: May–August
QUEST is a science,
environment and nature project, launched in February
2007. The series explores exciting Northern California
developments in science, technology and the environment,
generating exclusive content through each of its
media platforms. Every year QUEST produces 40
TV stories, shot in High-Definition, approximately
50 radio segments, a comprehensive series of educator
resources, and a robust web site with original,
interactive content. Working in partnership with
15 Bay Area science, environment and nature organizations,
QUEST introduces its audiences to discoveries
in their own backyards through innovative multi-platform
collaboration. To see past QUEST shows and web
content, visit www.kqed.org/quest.
Internship Summary
QUEST is seeking a content intern, who will work
under the supervision of the Associate Media Producer
to help the QUEST TV, Radio and Interactive (Web)
teams. The internship is 16 hours per week, unpaid,
with flexible scheduling. The intern will support
and learn about three different platforms - TV,
radio and web.
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Internship Duties:
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Completes
background research for story ideas and finds sources
and supporting research for features on QUEST TV,
Radio and web platforms.
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Edits
QUEST Community Science Blog posts when present
from local scientists and writers.
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Writes
original posts for QUEST Community Science blog
as assigned.
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Completes
outreach to science and environmental blogger community
about QUEST stories and features.
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Accompanies
segment producers on field shoots and interviews,
if needed.
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Researches
photos, audio, B-roll and other materials for QUEST
segments.
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Completes
web production work as needed, including flickr
photo sets and interactive maps.
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Logs
tapes and transcribes interviews from field shoots,
as needed.
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Attends
editorial meetings, if internship schedule permits
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Helps
with some clerical tasks as needed.
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Internship Qualifications:
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Strong
interest in the sciences, technology and environmental
issues and a passion for public broadcasting and/or
content.
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Strong
research skills and the ability to organize data
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Some
experience with any of the three platforms: radio
or TV broadcast or web production.
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Familiarity
with databases and Web tools/applications like "tags",
"blogs", "wikis" recommended.
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Strong
organizational and research skills, with strong
attention to detail.
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Excellent
writing and communication skills.
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Ability
to adapt from project to project.
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Ability
to interface cross-platform to assist Interactive
(Web), Radio, and TV staff as assigned.
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Highly
motivated.
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Application Procedure:
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Please send cover letter & resume to:
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KQED, Inc.
Attn: Lauren Sommer
Associate Media Producer, "Quest"
2601 Mariposa St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Or email:
LSommer@kqed.org
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Please
Note:
To qualify for this internship, you must be a
student currently enrolled in an accredited academic
institution and be able to earn course credit
at the college level (no exceptions). When sending
your resume and cover letter, please be certain
to reference your the internship(s) of interest,
ability to receive course credit as a college
student, and available term within the body of
the cover letter.
All internships are unpaid.
Once a college student has been accepted for
the internship, the individual will be required
to provide "Proof of Credit" or a signed
verification form from a counselor, major department
head, or professor before beginning the KQED internship
program.
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