DCTV Production Internship Program

Location Description:

DCTV is Washington’s Public Access Corporation, operating 2 channels in the district, and dedicated to building communities through telecommunications. DCTV allows residents, and non-residents, the opportunity to create and telecast their own shows for D.C. communities on cable television. DCTV is located in Brookland, across the street from Metro, and has a parking lot for staff and interns.

Internship:

The internship will consist of approximately 20-hours of work per week throughout the semester. Production interns will be trained on DCTV equipment, including field, studio, and editing equipment. The intern will assist with equipment and facilities check-out to members, crew various productions, and help instructors with training classes. The internship will also include a semester-long project promoting DCTV and it’s programs or facilities, to air on the channels.

Hours:

20 hours per week for a total of 200 per semester (10 weeks), mostly afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays (3-4 shifts per week). Depending on availability.

Experience Gained:

	Studio production (camera, lighting, audio, graphics, and directing)
	Field Production (camera, lighting, audio)
	Non-linear editing (Final Cut Pro 4)
	Training (a skill that is always looked for)
	Production of a complete project from start to finish
	Customer Service of diverse membership

To Apply:

Mail cover letter and resume to:
Frederick Kenner
The Public Access Corporation of DC
901 Newton Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20017
Or fax to: (202) 526-9295 to meet deadline…

The successful candidate will be production-minded, have at least a basic knowledge of the equipment involved with production, and be able to operate with diverse people. Knowledge of Public Access would be beneficial, but is not a requirement.