At myphl17, we offer interns a hands-on opportunity to apply the lessons learned in the classroom. Our size allows interns to receive one on one attention from our experienced broadcast professionals. The program offers students broad exposure to the daily operations of a local television station. Come prepared to work hard, learn a lot, and have fun!

Internships Semester Dates:
SPRING SEMESTER: January - May (applications due Nov 1)
SUMMER SEMESTER: June - August (applications due April 1)
FALL SEMESTER: September - December (applications due July 1)


Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D Internships are available in the departments listed below:

Production / Editing
Like to write? Interested in advertising? Have knowledge or training on non linear edit equipment? This is the place for you! As a Promotion and Production intern, you could find yourself working on anything from a spot for Friends, to a commercial for a client, to one of our locally produced specials. Intern responsibilities can include writing, editing, and all phases of producing a shoot. Knowledge of myphl17 programming and attention to detail a must!

Broadcast Design / Graphic Design
Some internships make you get coffee, this one lets you get your work on television, transit, magazines, and billboards. We look for a dedicated student with working knowledge of the programs After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop. You will assist with the creation of motion graphics, print campaigns, web art, and even outdoor designs. This is a great opportunity and offers experience and a chance to build your portfolio with real world examples.

Website Design
Candidates should be interested in Graphic Design, Editing, Writing, and be familiar with CMS, or Content Management Systems. Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash will also come in handy! Intern responsibilities can include writing, editing, and all phases of producing a website. Knowledge of myphl17 programming and attention to detail a must! If you Google, Twitter, Blog, Facebook and Flickr... apply immediately!

Publicity and Special Events
As a publicity and special events intern, you will aid in the various aspects of promotion. You will assit in the execution and fullfilment of on-air and web based contests, write press releases and media advisories, create press kits, help maintain myphl17's web site as well as help organize, represent and promote the station at community events.

Sales
Interns in the Sales Department play an important role in promoting the station image to the advertising community by assisting the account executives, sales management, the research director , and the traffic department . A student interested in the sales and marketing arena will learn to use many effective tools when selling television advertising. Students will learn to develop presentation materials, read rating books, research relevant market competitors and assist in the production of effective sales pitches. Students will accompany sales management and account executives on sales calls. After a semester in the Sales Department, a student will have a strong understanding of what it takes to sell and exactly how it is done.


How to Apply
To apply for an internship at myphl17, please submit the following:

  1. Current resume including related coursework, other internships, certifications, work experience, expected graduation date and contact information.
  2. Cover letter including the department where you want to intern and days and dates of availability
  3. Completed myphl17 intern application. Click here to print the application
  4. Statement verifying eligibility to receive school credit for internship (minimum of one credit.)

To get the most out of your internship, we request that you be available to work no less than 12 hours a week with a maximum of 32 hours/wk. Internships at myphl17 are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Applications are accepted up to six months in advance of the start of the semester. Interviews will be scheduled with prospective interns two months in advance of the start of the internship.

Please send completed Production/Editing Internship Packets to:
Travis Brower
Production Supervisor
myphl17
5001 Wynnefield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA, 19131

Please send completed Graphic Design Internship Packets to:
Eric Woods
Multimedia Designer
myphl17
5001 Wynnefield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Please send completed Web Design Internship Packets to:
Tony Romeo
Interactive Producer
myphl17
5001 Wynnefield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Please send completed Public Relations & Special Events Internship Packets to:
C.J. Leonard
Creative Services Coordinator
myphl17
5001 Wynnefield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Please send completed Sales Internship Packets to:
Kristin Long
General Sales Manager
myphl17
5001 Wynnefield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131