Arts & Culture Interactive Internship Terms Available: Winter Term: September–December Spring Term: January–April Summer Term: May–August
Please apply two months prior to start of term.
Internship Summary:
KQED Arts & Culture is a combination of properties
making up KQED's online arts presence. Visit http://www.kqed.org/arts/
for a better view of the range of activities. This
section includes a number of online-only properties.
These include a daily arts review blog, which includes
write-ups about independent film, alternative music,
dance/theater performance, books, art exhibits and
the like.
In addition, KQED Interactive produces the video
podcast, "Gallery Crawl," a monthly profile of various
art galleries and a short documentary about their
current exhibits. "The Writers' Block" is KQED's
weekly reading series featuring writers and performers
of all stripes reading the latest short fiction,
non-fiction, theater and poetry. "Truly CA Shorts"
is a monthly video podcast featuring short documentaries
about California. Finally, "Mix Tape" is a monthly
stream of ten songs compiled by KQED's Arts and
Culture bloggers and the Interactive staff.
We will only select students who can earn course
credit at the college level (no exceptions); BEFORE
applying, students are required to inquire if they
can receive course credit from their counselors,
major department heads, or professors in order to
be considered! Be specific in the internship(s)
of interest, ability to receive course credit as
a college student (no exceptions), and available
term within the body of the cover letter. Resumes
and cover letters are required from students to
apply for KQED internships. All internships are
non-paid. Once a college student has been accepted
for the internship, the individual may provide "Proof
of Credit" or a signed verification form from an
a counselor, major department head, or professor
before starting the KQED internshp program. A verification
form obtained from the Human Resources department
is also required upon acceptance into the KQED internship.
Internship Duties:
Reads and manages the distribution of materials submitted to "The Writers' Block."
Coordinates outreach to writers and helps schedule recordings.
Edits "Writers' Block" recordings for podcast.
Copy edits various posts to the "Arts & Culture" blog.
Writes text for monthly "Gallery Crawl."
Assists with "Gallery Crawl" video production.
Helps compile monthly "Mix Tape" and writes text about the general overview of the monthly Mix and produces short blurbs about the songs included.
Helps refine data from previous blog posts (includes some work with CMS, HTML and copy editing).
Maintains and facilitates web partnerships and contacts.
Performs other projects as assigned.
Internship Qualifications:
Art, Music, Film, Art History, Art Theory or Criticism, Journalism or English majors strongly preferred.
Knowledge of basic journalistic principles and ethics desired.
Strong organizational and research skills.
Ability to work independently according to tight deadlines and to balance multiple assignments.
Strong interest in exploring reporting and presentation of art news and features unique to the Interactive medium.
Highly motivated individuals with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills required including Microsoft Word as well as strong experience doing online research. Some knowledge of Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and / or basic HTML preferred.
Application Procedure:
Please send cover letter & resume to:
KQED, Inc.
Attn: Mark Taylor
Senior Interactive Producer
2601 Mariposa St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
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