internships

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Since 1981

Internships

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)

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Who is eligible? We are happy to work with both High School and College level intern programs.

What are the hours? Unfortunately we cannot give a definite answer until we talk with you and your educational institution. We work with you and your school to determine what will work best for all participants. We prefer a minimum of nine (9) hours per week and range to a maximum of eighteen (18) hours per week.

Why should I intern with BCA? We are eager to give interns actual hands on, interactive experiences to learn the technical and experiment with the creative. We have two fully functioning multi-camera studios, multiple ENG style camera kits, and our BCA remote production truck able to utilize up to five cameras in a production.

What's my goal while at BCA? Although it varies per intern and per internship program, the intent is for the student to have experiences in several productions in varying scales from the idea stage to completion of a production. In addition, and internship program permitting, the student will have an internship long assignment to take their own idea through to reality and have a finished product the student can use as resume material.

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.

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Internship Programs

Below are an example of three of the "pre-packaged" internship programs we offer. These are

guides and examples; however, we do customize our programs often to compliment the requirements of an educational institutions credit based program or intern requests.

Our best advice is, "When in doubt, contact us".

TV / Video Production

A broad based internship without focus on any specific cyclical production. Most events would be "live" or "live to tape" and provide interns a chance to work with our Award Winning staff.

The internship allows full access to BCA equipment in a full "hands on" learning experience.

Internship includes:

Studio Production

Field Production

Live Production

Mobile TV Studio Production

The Experience:

Exposure to larger productions requiring multiple cameras. Events include parades, sporting events, political coverage, musical performances, etc.

Ideal for interns looking for studio based and/or large scaled productions.

Public Relations

A behind the scenes experience in outreach, recruitment, and communications.

The internship allows full access to BCA equipment in a full "hands on" learning experience.

Internship includes:

Writing

Research

Website

Newsletter

Video Production
PSA Creation

The Experience:

Involves some video production combined with larger portions of inter-office communication.

This is NOT an "executive assistant" position.

Ideal for those interested in marketing, research, public relations, and communications.

Magazine Program

Assisting staff in the production of "One North Main", BCA's Award Winning news magazine program.

The internship allows full access to BCA equipment in a full "hands on" learning experience.

Internship includes:

Studio Production (limited)

Field Production

Pre-Production work (which includes research, writing, and establishing contacts).

Live Productions

Mobile TV Studio Production

The Experience:

All aspects of production from operating cameras, to editing, creating graphics, interviewing, on camera talent, and more..

Ideal for journalism, documentary, package production, smaller yet detailed/creative productions

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BCA interns do not receive financial compensation, but will receive educational credit for their time.

Only currently enrolled students are eligible for internships through BCA.

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