Summer Post-Production Intern
Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
About Us
Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family‑owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.
About Weigel Productions
Weigel Productions creates original programming and content for Weigel’s television and digital outlets. Grown out of the long‑form productions including Toon In With Me, Svengoolie, Collector’s Call and My Start Story. The Weigel Productions team consists of producers, writers, editors, directors of photography, graphic artists, and researchers.
Post‑Production Intern
Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago, IL, is offering an exciting summer internship opportunity for creative college students to gain experience with producing daily television and hands‑on responsibilities. All interns will receive an hourly rate of pay; Weigel Broadcasting co. does not subsidize housing.
About the Role
Work alongside a dynamic production staff
Provide hands‑on support to both program and post‑production staff
Rotate between the video editing and graphics department to organize, assist, and create original material
Work directly under the guidance of the department heads
What You’ll Do
Manage and organize graphics and edit projects
Coordinate between editors, writers, graphics team, and producers
Complete short video edits for Weigel Productions and studio
Research and prepare video and graphic assets within the in‑house archive, while utilizing third‑party archives
Deliver finished projects and visual materials within established deadlines
Other duties, as assigned
What You’ll Bring
Must be able to commit 20 hours per week to the internship
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
Highly organized, detail oriented, and have a passion for visual storytelling
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Premiere Pro and basic editing fundamentals
Basic animation fundamentals
Motion graphics techniques using Adobe After Effects CC
Application Instructions
If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel. Within the cover letter please answer the following questions.
Why do you want an internship at Weigel Broadcasting?
What are your career aspirations and area of interest?
What are your expectations for an internship?
What We Offer
Location: One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row, convenient access to highways and public transportation
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance
Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match
Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays
Leave Support: Paid Qualified‑FMLA Leave
Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits: Tax‑free Transit & Tax‑free Discounted Parking Access
Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $16.60/hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family‑owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.
About Weigel Productions
Weigel Productions creates original programming and content for Weigel’s television and digital outlets. Grown out of the long‑form productions including Toon In With Me, Svengoolie, Collector’s Call and My Start Story. The Weigel Productions team consists of producers, writers, editors, directors of photography, graphic artists, and researchers.
Post‑Production Intern
Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago, IL, is offering an exciting summer internship opportunity for creative college students to gain experience with producing daily television and hands‑on responsibilities. All interns will receive an hourly rate of pay; Weigel Broadcasting co. does not subsidize housing.
About the Role
Work alongside a dynamic production staff
Provide hands‑on support to both program and post‑production staff
Rotate between the video editing and graphics department to organize, assist, and create original material
Work directly under the guidance of the department heads
What You’ll Do
Manage and organize graphics and edit projects
Coordinate between editors, writers, graphics team, and producers
Complete short video edits for Weigel Productions and studio
Research and prepare video and graphic assets within the in‑house archive, while utilizing third‑party archives
Deliver finished projects and visual materials within established deadlines
Other duties, as assigned
What You’ll Bring
Must be able to commit 20 hours per week to the internship
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
Highly organized, detail oriented, and have a passion for visual storytelling
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Premiere Pro and basic editing fundamentals
Basic animation fundamentals
Motion graphics techniques using Adobe After Effects CC
Application Instructions
If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel. Within the cover letter please answer the following questions.
Why do you want an internship at Weigel Broadcasting?
What are your career aspirations and area of interest?
What are your expectations for an internship?
What We Offer
Location: One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row, convenient access to highways and public transportation
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance
Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match
Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays
Leave Support: Paid Qualified‑FMLA Leave
Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits: Tax‑free Transit & Tax‑free Discounted Parking Access
Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $16.60/hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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