Internship Opportunity – Academic Credit - ELT-DCCS-26000

Agency: Cable and Consumer ServicesJob#: ELT-DCCS-26000Duration: Depends on school requisiteSchedule: To be discussed with supervisor but accommodatingSessions: Fall, Winter, Spring, and SummerLocation: On-site and in the fieldCompensation: Academic credit

ABOUT USChannel 16 is a dynamic television broadcasting station and full-service video production house dedicated to delivering compelling content across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. From local happenings and social media content to award-winning productions, including documentaries and promotional campaigns, and more. Simply put, we are story tellers with technical know-how to bring ideas to life.Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience in a professional production environment while building the skills needed to enter the media industry.

INTERNING WITH USThis is an immersive, working internship—not an observational one. Interns are involved in daily operations and contribute to active projects from pre-production through final delivery. Participants gain exposure to both the creative and technical sides of media production while working alongside experienced professionals.

OPPORTUNITIESProduction & DirectingAssist with studio and field production, including camera operation, lighting, floor management, and live broadcast coordination.Skills gained: multi-camera workflows, directing fundamentals, studio operations.

Digital Media & Content CreationCreate and manage digital content for web and social platforms, including short-form video, copywriting, and audience engagement.Platforms: YouTube, Instagram, web publishing tools.

Post-Production & EditingSupport editing teams in assembling content for broadcast and digital platforms, including video editing, audio mixing, and basic motion graphics.Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects.

Audio & Broadcast EngineeringLearn the technical backbone of production, including audio setup, signal flow, and studio/broadcast systems.Skills gained: equipment operation, troubleshooting, broadcast basics.

Journalism & News ProductionWork with producers to research stories, write scripts, assist with interviews, and contribute to news segments.Skills gained: story development, scriptwriting, field production.

Graphics & Motion DesignAssist in developing visual elements for broadcast and digital use, including titles, lower thirds, and promotional assets.Tools: After Effects, Photoshop.

WHAT INTERNS GAIN

• Hands-on experience with real productions
• Mentorship from industry professionals
• Exposure to both creative and technical workflows
• Portfolio-quality work for future opportunities
• Networking within the media and production field
• Flexible scheduling aligned with academic commitments
• Potential pathway to future employment opportunities

IDEAL CANDIDATESWe welcome students from fields such as media production, journalism, communications, graphic design, audio engineering, and related disciplines.

• Successful candidates are:
• Motivated and dependable
• Willing to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and detail-oriented
• Genuinely interested in media and storytelling

Prior experience is helpful but not required.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Duration: Depends on school requisite
• Schedule: To be discussed with supervisor but accommodating
• Sessions: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer
• Location: On-site and in the field
• Compensation: Academic credit

This internship is designed to bridge academic learning with professional practice. Participants leave with practical experience, stronger technical and creative skills, and a clearer path into the media industry.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume to wwwcpd@fairfaxcounty.gov.