Public Relations, Corporate Communication & Broadcast Journalism with 93XRT: Chicago

Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Broadcast Journalism internship
93XRT: Chicago’s Finest Rock
455 N City Front Plaza Drive, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL. 60611


Internship objective: To gain invaluable experience while working hands on and learning the broad spectrum of the broadcast communications industry.

About the interning organization: WXRT has been nationally recognized as one of Chicago’s most legendary rock stations.

Interning organizations mission: To successfully represent the radio station at many of Chicago’s largest and most exciting events which include street festivals and concerts.

Semesters interns are needed: Su I and Su II annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of one

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable

End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication and be at least a junior.

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should be responsible, outgoing, and possess excellent communication skills.

Description of intern responsibilities: WXRT summer interns will be closely involved in all integral areas of a radio station, which include Marketing and Promotions, Interactive, Sales, Production, and Programming. Representing WXRT in a public relations capacity is an extremely important role as an intern, and will contribute to the stations overall image and success.

Location: Chicago, IL.

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization): Kristin Kusnik

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work up to 6 credit hours.


Interested students should send all inquiries to:
Kristin Kusnik
WXRT-FM
Marketing Director
455 N. City Front Plaza Drive, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL. 60611
Fax: 312-245-6075
Email: Kristin@wxrt.com

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
 The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
 The student’s copy of all work produced
 The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
 Final paper
 The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
 The internship sponsor final evaluation

Method of Evaluation:
 Student’s journal/log: 20%
 Student’s work: 20 %
 Paper: 20%
 Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
 Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%

Calendar:
 E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
 Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
 All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
 Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
 Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.



Student’s Signature


Intern sponsor’s (at internship site) signature


Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature