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Working at WVPT

Job Opportunities

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Internships

Corporate Communications/Public Relations
Engineering
Development
Education Services

Corporate Communications/Public Relations Internship
Available Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters

WVPT--Virginia's Public Television
298 Port Republic Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3052
(540) 434-5391
Contact: Barbara Roadcap, Volunteer and Internship Coordinator

The candidate chosen will have a variety of duties depending on his/her abilities:

  • Brainstorming to arrive at promotion campaign strategies and slogans.
  • Graphic layout and design of promotional print pieces.
  • Preparing for station public relations events.
  • Coordinating promotion projects.
  • Preparing special mailings to target audiences.
  • Writing news release copy promoting WVPT programs and events.
  • Proofing Viewfinder (program guide newsletter).
  • Filing.

The intern will receive a broad look at program promotion, marketing, and public relations at WVPT.

This is a non-paid position.

Engineering Internship
Available Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters

WVPT--Virginia's Public Television
298 Port Republic Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3052
(540) 434-5391
Contact: Barbara Roadcap, Volunteer and Internship Coordinator

The candidates chosen will have a variety of duties depending on his/her abilities:

Transmitter

  • Site visit
  • Site prep & cleanup
  • Preventative maintenance

Studio

  • Production control setup
  • Camera Shading
  • EDIT A/B Linear
  • EDIT C/D Non-Linear
  • Master Control

Networking & PCs

  • Disk maintenance
  • Back-up
  • Windows updates

Virtual Recording

  • List generation
  • Loading
  • Space reallocation

These are non-paid positions.

Development Internships
Available Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters

WVPT--Virginia's Public Television
298 Port Republic Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3052
(540) 434-5391
Contact: Brabara Roadcap, Volunteer and Internship Coordinator

The candidates chosen will have a variety of duties depending on their abilities:

Job #1 - Pledge Intern - Development
(second semester only)
Intern position runs from the start of the second semester through April 1. Individual will assist pledge producer with data entry and script set-up. Must be able to merge documents and sort in Excel. Some follow up phone work necessary. Daytime hours are flexible. Position requires 10 - 15 hours per week.

Job #2 - Pledge Intern - Development
(first semester only)
Intern position runs from the start of the first semester through December 1. Individual will assist pledge producer with data entry and script set-up. Must be able to merge documents and sort in Excel. Some follow up phone work necessary. Daytime hours are flexible. Position requires 10 - 15 hours per week.

Job #3 - Membership Intern - Development
(first semester only)
Intern position runs from the start of the semester until December 1. Individual will assist with clerical duties and mailings, as well as member marketing strategies and development. Assist with letter writing and solicitation. Must have advanced knowledge of MS Word. Daytime hours are flexible. Position requires approximately 10 hours per week.

Job #4 - Membership Intern - Development
(second semester only)
Intern position runs from the start of the semester until May 1. Individual will assist with clerical duties and mailings, as well as member marketing strategies and development. Assist with letter writing and solicitation. Must have advanced knowledge of MS Word. Daytime hours are flexible. Position requires approximately 10 hours per week.

These are non-paid positions.

Educational Services Internship
Available Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters

WVPT--Virginia's Public Television
298 Port Republic Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3052
(540) 434-5391
Contact: Barbara Roadcap, Volunteer and Internship Coordinator
The candidates chosen will have a variety of duties depending on their abilities:

Ready To Learn (RTL) and other outreach

  • Process books and materials for distribution and workshops
  • Create materials for promotion, distribution, and workshops
  • Present, or assist with presenting RTL workshops
  • Support and/or coordinate other outreach projects such as contests, special programs, etc
  • Write promotional materials
  • Assist with evaluation of projects
  • Special Project: Do a study on progress of students in RTL vs. students not in RTL
    project

Instructional Telecommunications and Video (ITV)

  • Process materials for distribution and workshops
  • Create materials for promotion (including a newsletter), distribution and workshops
  • Correlate instructional materials to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL)
  • Input or update data to databases
  • Create or prepare materials for web publication
  • Update website
  • Assist with instructional technology presentations and workshops for teachers
  • Assist with coordination of the National Teacher Training Institute (NTTI)
  • Assist with preparation of ITV print materials
  • Compile utilization and preview survey data
  • Special Project: Do a study of SOL scores between students of teachers who use ITV vs. those who don't.

Adult Learning Services (ALS)

  • Process materials for distribution
  • Write/create materials for promotion (including a newsletter) and distribution
  • Assist with teleconferences.

Grant Writing and/or Support

  • Assist with identification, research, writing and assembling materials for grant applications related to any of the above areas.

These are non-paid positions.

Working at WVPT

Working Environment


WVPT--Virginia's Public Television, producing the best local programming on television and conducting stimulating education and community service projects, has a vibrant, creative working environment. Open communication and employee appreciation stimulates professional growth and creative expression for a satisfying work experience.

WVPT's Benefits

  • Aggressive Retirement Plan
  • 401K Plan for Employees
  • State-of-the Art Health Plan
  • Flex Benefits Plan
  • Competitive Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave Compensation
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Approved Classes

Applying for Jobs at WVPT

  • Inquiries on job openings may be made by phone to the Administrative Assistant to the General Manager
  • All current job openings are posted in various newspapers and other pertinent publications
  • In response to a job opening, forward the necessary, fully completed materials to WVPT before the stated closing date
    • Resume
    • Cover letter
    • Any other requested materials stated in the job listing
  • Resumes are reviewed and interviews scheduled by the appropriate Department Head
  • All applicants are sent a letter after the position has been filled
  • Blanket job applications are held for six months

Preparing for the Interview

  • Plan appropriate business dress
  • Bring required materials: examples of previous work, proof of certifications, etc.
  • Be prepared to answer questions about work history and work habits
  • Come with your questions

Human Resources Contact
Donna Meyerhoeffer, Administrative Assistant to the General Manager
WVPT—Virginia's Public Television
298 Port Republic Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Ph: (540) 434-5391
Fax: (540) 434-7084