INTERN AND LEARN!

Contact: Scott Campitelli, 654-7980, ext. 26, scottc@retn.org

College and high school students can learn more about RETN's customized internships in video production, video editing and small business development by reading the information below, or by contacting Scott Campitelli using the contact information above.

Student interns work with RETN's full- and part-time professional staff in a fast-paced professional environment and may choose from a wide range of standard internships or create a custom internship to fit their skills and career goals.

RETN operates two 24-hour educational cable channels in northwestern Vermont, supports a comprehensive web site, and provides training, resources, and support for educators and other community members.

Candidates must submit the following by E-mail or by U.S. Mail.

1. a brief letter or email message identifying the internship you are interested in and the skills and traits you would bring to the experience

2. a resume, including summary of work, volunteering, and significant interests

3. a short, non-fiction writing sample

4. contact information for three references, including at least two from school or work

Send application materials to Scott Campitelli at RETN, scottc@retn.org, P.O. Box 2386, South Burlington, VT 05407-2386.

Advanced Production

*  Production Assistant
*  Community Partner Development

Production

*  Music
*  Graphics
*  Classroom Partner Development
*  Artist Collaboration
*  Local PSAs

Non-production

*  Integrated Marketing & Communication
*  Small Business

Create A Custom Internship

ADVANCED PRODUCTION

Students will be expected to take initiative on video programs or a series to conduct research, develop contacts, plan shooting, oversee production, complete post-production and see the project(s) through to final presentation and cablecast.

Production Assistant - In this advanced internship offering a professional experience working in collaboration with television professionals and community experts, student works with RETN production and administrative personnel to develop specific production project(s) from start to finish.

Community Partner Development - Work with a specific community organization within guidelines of RETN mission to create a series of TV programs showcasing that organization, its members, or events promoted by it. Student may propose an educational organizations to work with, or work with an existing RETN partner organization.

Prerequisites for ALL Advanced Production Internships: Some experience in both television production and research is essential. General knowledge of process of television program development is important, and the ability to work independently and professionally with community contacts is critical. Academic background in communications, education, English or other appropriate areas preferred. Good writing and verbal skills, including telephone skills, are necessary.

Overview of Production Internships

* Interns learn proper and effective use of RETN production equipment.

* Interns work with RETN production team to create programs with schools, colleges and local educational organizations.

* Interns work on multiple-camera and single-camera field productions, as well as working on various aspects of pre-production (planning, logistics) and
post-production (editing, dubbing).

General Learning Objectives of Production Internships

* Learn basics of television production

* Work with professional production team for field and studio productions

* Improve technical skills with camera, composition, lighting & audio

* Make corrections and complete programs using non-linear editing systems

* Learn all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production

Music - Work writing original musical scores for TV credits, short form loops, 30-second, 1-minute, 2-minute, or other beds, using Soundtrack or other live or digital instrumentation. This work may include creating a signature song (music and/or lyrics) for RETN and may include working with local music libraries or musicians to record original music for production use.

Graphics - Work creating graphic packages for existing RETN series and generic graphics templates for future shows as well as signature graphic design for RETN. This work may include work with community producers to customize their programs.

Classroom Partner Development - Work with teachers/classes or individual students to produce a video showcasing professional development, academic curriculum, or creative learning. This internship would be in partnership with a K-12 teacher.

Artist Collaboration - Work with local artists or musicians to showcase their work in short videos or a series. This work will entail significant organization, scheduling and
collaboration.

Local PSAs - Work creating public service announcements for local issues or on local organizations, including PSAs related to RETN, its mission, and its partners.

Prerequisite for ALL Production Internships: Some basic knowledge of video production needed, and students with completed course work or academic concentrations in communications, journalism, education, media, English, technology or other related fields are preferred.

Integrated Marketing & Communication - Work to develop and implement ongoing promotion strategy for RETN activities, including presentation of non-commercial educational cable channels and retn.org web site. Marketing activities involve television, Internet, radio, newspaper, magazine and display media. As a not-for-profit educational organization, RETN focuses on learning activities and work with educational institutions throughout northwestern Vermont.

Prerequisite: Some background in marketing is necessary, with strong organizational skills, writing skills, and creative thinking preferred. Ability to work on the
telephone and with the computer is essential.

Small Business - Work with RETN personnel to conduct the business affairs of a small not-for-profit community media business. Work includes basic accounting, bookkeeping and contract work. RETN is involved with numerous local, national, and
international companies in the telecommunications field. RETN interacts with a wide range of companies and individuals.

Prerequisite: Experience and completed course work in business necessary. Ability to work well with others and ask questions a must. Good telephone, computer and math skills essential. Academic background in business, education or other appropriate areas preferred.

Online Development - Work directly with RETN professional staff and consultants on ongoing development of the RETN web site at www.retn.org and other new-media marketing tools. Intern will be involved in creating and maintaining a workable, navigable web site for a small, but vibrant, not-for-profit educational organization. The RETN web
site was recently redesigned using Drupal.

Prerequisite: Strong computer and Internet skills, along with verbal and written skills essential. An attitude agreeable to rapid pace, flexibility and attention to detail is necessary. Ability to work professionally and independently and meet
deadlines required. Academic background in multi-media, communications, business or other appropriate fields preferred.

If you are a video production or business student looking for an internship and our standard options are not exactly what you want, contact Scott Campitelli at RETN to discuss setting up an individualized program that better suits your skills and interests.

CONTACT: Scott Campitelli at RETN, 654-7980 ext.26, scottc@retn.org, www.retn.org

MAILING ADDRESS: P. O. Box 2386, South Burlington, VT 05407-2386 

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: RETN is located at 208 Flynn Avenue, Suite 2K, in the South end of Burlington