In partnership with INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR, LLC, for both university level students and those seeking part-time experience in television production, we provide seminars on U.S. media and journalism practices, internships and flexible work schedules. No experience is necessary as we train everyone as though it is your first try. And don’t worry about your language skills, accent or background. Our formula ensures a successful experience that sets participants on a path towards achieving personal and professional goals. There is no cost to you for this training but remuneration is limited.
- Follow-on seminars introduce foreign student to U.S. media and journalism trends and practices.
- The internship program allows students and professionals to receive hands-on experience in U.S. television and media production practices in their chosen occupational fields.
For those seeking part-time positions (from four to twenty hours per week) both in front of the camera and in studio production, please reach out to the Producer Robert Sherretta at email: RSherretta@INTERNATIONAL-INVESTORS.com
For more formalized internships, the following is a example of the course curricula.
Schedule
PART ONE: Weeks 1-8: Intensive Business English Course & Seminars on U.S. Media and Journalism (8 weeks)
PART TWO (Optional): Weeks 9-22: On-The-Job Training or Internship (12 weeks)
Internship Training Fields and Qualifications
TV broadcasting and News Production
Technical aspects of television production from on-site camera work to post production television editing, in digital format. PR with interviewees, attending events at official venues, conferences, seminars, embassy receptions strategically significant in the Washington metropolitan area for TV viewing. TV programming and on-air monitoring, including viewer ratings and statistics locating and interviewing guests for TV program. Marketing, PR and promotions, mass media relations and database updating, as well as general administration related to programming.
Television Studio, On-Location Production and Editing
Trainees will be taught how to use studio and field cameras, audio and lighting requirements. Special attention will be given to Post-Production Editing using state-of-the-art editors at our studios and remotely. The adaptation of Artificial Intelligence for Graphics and Motion Animation is now part of our program.
Economic Research and Editorial Production
Financial research on national economies, capital market research and different sectors. Meeting with and securing guests for programs, assisting in editing, assembling, copying and monitoring the distribution of the program to TV stations around the U.S. and for broadcast via satellite.
Media Research Projects, PR and Marketing, Management
All aspects of marketing, PR and promotions, mass media relations, networking, providing support for media requests and maintaining a press list. Scheduling, following up, and tracking opportunities/meetings with media and corporate partners. Developing presentations and conducting research to prepare for meetings and web-based market research for future projects and for updating media-related content on website and within internal documents. Providing general administrative support for completing project related tasks.
Editorial Journalism and Publishing
Providing editorial assistance, research for articles, quality assurance, copy writing, and editorial reporting on social, economic, political affairs, finance, and law. Intern may assist with page layout and design, content creation, copy editing, covering local events, attending events. Participation in program/project research related to industry or policy analysis; report writing; event planning/organizing; preparing presentation materials; attending meetings; taking notes; disseminating information; collecting data for articles, newsletters and press releases; assisting with databases, project reports, daily communication and administrative tasks.
Media Marketing/Communications
Internet, non-traditional, viral, and corporate marketing. Interns may advance in marketing research, team projects, planning and organizing marketing campaign, fundraising events, preparing presentation materials, marketing kit, attending meetings, building customer relations, managing database, helping with daily correspondence, communications and networking. Help with media outreach, print and digital communications, and corporate partnerships.
Please contact the Producer for more information, including eligibility requirements, audition dates, etc.
Robert Sherretta at email: RSherretta@INTERNATIONAL-INVESTORS.com