Engineering Intern

Under the supervision of a Broadcast Engineer will be responsible for assisting the staff in various phases of engineering.  The internship program is designed to provide opportunities for students to learn about all phases of engineering in a broadcast station including:

     * Installation and maintenance of broadcasting equipment

     * Research on equipment and software over the internet and through vendors

     * Installation and maintenance of computers and associated network

     * Utilization of various test equipment

     * Assistance in local studio productions

     * Overall technical operation of a television station and maintaining compliance with the FCC

The interns will work closely with engineers, producers and management staff to gain a full understanding of television operations.  The interns will be required to have the following skills:

     * Knowledge and interest in basic electronics

     * Excellent written and oral skills

     * Familiarity with Microsoft operating system, office, Visio is a plus

     * Excellent research skills

     * A general sense of administrative management

     * Prior electronics experience is preferred

For qualified interns working for KSMQ, the following duties will be required but are not limited to:

     * Assist the engineering staff in various aspects of the station such as maintenance, technical support for master control,

        production, management staff, and other duties as assigned

     * Attend all studio productions when available

     * Possible overnight projects as required

     * Provide clerical and administrative support for the engineering department

In accordance with KSMQ intern programs, the intern must:

     * Be in attendance of an accredited college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level

     * Earn academic credit for internship

     * Provide confirmation of credit eligibility from college registrar's office

     * Work a minimum of 12 hours per week, 150 per semester

Students interning for KSMQ will have their internships terminated if they:

     * Do not maintain a consistent work schedule

     * Show a limited interest in the production process

     * Do not notify staff of tardiness or absence

     * Are unable to perform required duties listed above

Students whose internship is terminated will not receive college credit

Internships for KSMQ are unpaid.

Please note that this job description is meant to be a generic description and represents the minimum job duties an individual will be required to perform.  Individual departments will/can customize job descriptions and hours work to meet their specific needs.  KSMQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadlines to Apply for Internships:

   * Fall Semester--May 15th                                                * Spring Semester--November 25th

   *Summer Semester--March 15th

Interested Applicants Should Submit a Resume and Letter of Intent to:

Shirley Blake

KSMQ Public Television

2000 Eighth Ave NW

Austin, MN 55912