BCA internships are hands-on learning
experiences. Our internships are designed to allow
interns to experience by doing, not just observing. Interns will gain
experience in the operations of a busy Community Access
Facility by witnessing and interacting with the administration
and business aspects of the facility to understand how BCA,
and similar access facilities, provides service to the community.
In addition, part of the internship is to
educate in our industry field of Community Access
Television (see
Alliance for Community Media,
Alliance for Community
Media - Northeast Region,
MassAccess,
National Community Access Links, and
Global Community Access Links)
Don't take it from us, here's what they have to say....
Derek G.,
Franklin Pierce College
What did they think of the experience?
BCA's Internship
Program was a positive experience, I went into the
internship knowing a lot about video production, but they
still managed to push me so that I could get the best out
of it. I learned a lot about field reporting and
production, which was something that I previously didn't
know a whole lot about. I enjoyed using the mobile studio
truck to do events, it was the best part of my
internship. The staff was very friendly and helpful, I
felt like part of the team the day I walking in the door.
I suggest this internship to everyone interested in the
field of Media Production.
Where are they now?
I am pursuing an
undergraduate degree at Franklin Pierce College in Rindge,
NH. I am on the Executive Board of the college Television
Station and one of the two directors of a live newscast
that goes on every week. I also produce a weekly
entertainment review show. I am hoping to join up with
BCA again next summer as a volunteer.
Kevin B., Curry
College
What did they think of the
experience?
My internship at BCA was highly productive
as I got to participate in on-hands training in Video
Production. The knowledge I gained through this internship
has helped me land two jobs in the field I love. First at
Comcast Cable part time and know my full time job as an
Community Outreach Coordinator at a brand new state of the
art Cable Access Station. Thanks Matt.
This is great opportunity, you will have a
ton of great experiences at BCA, none of which includes
getting Coffee.
Where are they now?
I was able to get a job working in video
production right out of college, and now work full time in
Cable Access Television.
Sasha L.,
Bridgewater State College
What did they think of the
experience?
Interning at Brockton Community Access
helped me gain experience working with a dynamic team of
producers, editors and hosts through all stages of
production for BCA. I enjoyed assisting staff with
production of BCA'S magazine program, One North Main,
through researching and interviewing local organizations
and community leaders, as well as writing and appearing
on camera.
It gave me the opportunity to write,
which I enjoy, and work as on air talent, which I also
found to be exciting. Over time I noticed my growth as
both a writer and an interviewer, and within my
stand-ups for each segment I added a technique from what
I previously learned by watching and critiquing myself.
Where are they now?
The great thing about interning at BCA is
that I can take the skills I practiced day-to-day at BCA
with me into almost any field of communication, which is
what I am doing today as a freelance writer for a
Newspaper In Boston. Perhaps one day I may revisit the
broadcast world and I will be equipped due to my work at
BCA.
Nathan T.,
Bridgewater State College
What did they think of the experience?
"My internship at BCA was essential to my education in
both video production and in cable access television.
I was able to act as producer, host, director, editor, and
cameraperson on the show 'Intern Outlook', a half-hour
program created and produced by BCA interns. This
internship allowed me to experience several different tasks
in cyclical production of a bi-weekly show.
Interacting at a cable access studio was a great
opportunity for me to learn the industry and to understand
the important mission of cables access, which is to promote
freedom of speech, media literacy, and community building
through cable television.
Where are they now?
After my internship I was able to secure a part-time
position with Carver Community Access Television and I am currently working
full-time at Falmouth Community Access
Television, where I teach, assist and create television
everyday.
Tyler P., Curry
College
What did they think of the experience?
"I appreciated the opportunity to work with
the different pieces of equipment and to practice my
skills. I enjoyed being able to attend the football and
soccer games. I learned how a community access station is
run and funded compared to a union station. I
enjoyed working on a package about my entire experience at
BCA. Through this package I learned to use my skills in
non-linear editing, camera shooting, and setting up
different shots for many different interviews."
Where are they now?
I'm currently working for Nightly Business
Report WPBT Channel 2 Florida in the New York Bureau. I'm an
Engineer Assistant. I'm training to edit packages, and to
be a prompter.
How do I find out more? You can
call us at (508) 580 - 2228 or you can email us at
info@bcatv.org and find out more information.
