KMVT 15 INTERNSHIP/VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
"Get involved in every aspect of television, video and multimedia production at KMVT 15!"
KMVT 15 is currently accepting applications to fill the following internship/voluneteer positions. We accept interns/volunteers on a rolling basis.
Our Internship Program Overview
KMVT 15 offers internship programs in television/video production, web development, sports production and marketing. Students have been pleased with the variety of experience and duties they get while interning at KMVT 15. Since we are a small station with limited staff we rely on interns to help fill the production gaps. Opportunities include studio and field work, editing, developing news packages, creating promotional materials, web production, and/or working on local sporting and special events.
An internship at KMVT15 is truly an excellent opportunity for the highly motivated and self-directed student to gain a breadth of hands on experience in television production. The selected interns will find that the skill-sets they develop while interning at KMVT will truly help propel their career in television production, web production, marketing and/or journalism.
Internship Duration & Commitment
We offer internships three different times a year. Fall- September through December, Spring- February through April/May, and Summer- June through August. Dates are flexible and will be considered on a case by case basis. During the school-year, we ask for a minimum commitment of 120 hours, which breaks down to 10 hours/ week for 3 months. The summer internship is more in-depth and intense, and requires a greater commitment, determined on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply for an Internship Online
To apply online now for year-round Fall or Spring Internships, fill out the Online KMVT 15 Internship Application.
To apply online for Summer Internships, fill out the Summer Internship Application Online KMVT 15 Summer Volunteer Application
Via Email
To apply to an internship at KMVT via email, e-mail our Internship Coordinators, Josh Young & Christina Hagan, at internships@kmvt15.org with a resume and cover letter that includes answers to the following questions:
- Which internship are you applying for? What is your interest in an internship with KMVT 15 Silicon Valley Media?
- What skills or experience do your bring to this internship? For example: experience in editing, graphic design, organizational skills, web development, hardware, lighting, camerawork, scriptwriting, etc.
KMVT Sports Production & Videography Internship
If you love the combination of outdoor sports production with in-studio work, this internship may be right for you! Every season, KMVT 15 accepts one (1) sports production intern.
KMVT 15 covers local High School Sports with our remote production truck in the Mountain View, Los Altos and St Francis areas. Assist on-location with football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, water polo and softball productions. Gain real hands-on experience with seasoned professionals. Back at KMVT, you will be trained to edit and upload the games into easy-to-view videos on-demand as well as prepare videos for Podcasting.
Tasks include:
- Assist with on-location setup and breakdown
- Operate camera during sports production
- Edit, convert and upload sports videos to our Sports-on-Demand site
- Assist with updating TV Guide schedule
- Create and edit video promos for upcoming games (if time allows)
Requirements:
- Flexible schedule, available mostly weekday afternoons and evenings, some Saturdays
- Sports weekday schedules are usually 2pm-7pm
- Ability to work 10-12 hours/week during the internship semester
- Ability to carry camera and equipment cases
- Knowledge / experience with production, or ability/enthusiasm to learn
- Working knowledge of Windows 7, XP and MS Office.
- Must show initiative, multi-tasking skills and able to work in a team environment.
Commitment
We need you to be able to commit to a minimum of 120 hours, or 10 hours/week, flexible dates. The duration of the internship is about 3-4 months.
Compensation
Internships are UNPAID. As an intern you will have access to all of our video production training courses, with the ability to produce your own television or web show.
Summer Claymation Volunteer
Our summer Claymation and stop motion camp for kids has room for 2-3 volunteers. You will be assisting our Claymation expert on a daily basis throughout the week.
Tasks include:
- Assist with setup and breakdown
- Edit, convert and upload videos to our website
- Assist the kids with their projects
Requirements:
- Flexible schedule, available mostly weekday mornings and afternoons
- Time requirements are usually 10am-4pm
- Ability to work 30 hours/week during the volunteer period
- Knowledge / experience with production, or ability/enthusiasm to learn
- Working knowledge of Windows 7, XP and MS Office.
- Must show initiative, multi-tasking skills and able to work in a team environment.
Compensation
Our volunteer program is UNPAID. As an volunteer you will have access to all of our video production training courses, with the ability to produce your own television or web show.
Summer Studio Production Volunteer
Assist with our summer production camp. This is a great way to get a lot of hand on experience in our studio and some of our field equipment.
Tasks include:
- Assist with setup and breakdown
- Teach kids the basics of studio production
- Edit, convert and upload videos to our website
Requirements:
- Flexible schedule, available mostly weekday mornings and afternoons
- Time requirements are usually 10am-4pm
- Ability to work 30 hours/week during the internship period
- Knowledge / experience with production, or ability/enthusiasm to learn
- Working knowledge of Windows 7, XP and MS Office.
- Must show initiative, multi-tasking skills and able to work in a team environment.
Compensation
Our volunteer program is UNPAID. As an volunteer you will have access to all of our video production training courses, with the ability to produce your own television or web show.
Social Media, Web & IT Intern
We are looking for Interns interested in learning social media, website maintenance and IT skills. This includes preparing posts for our social media sites, updating our website with new content and assisting with IT fixes, updates and repairs. No experience is needed, but an aptitude with computers is required.
Tasks include:
- Prepare and post to our social media sites
- Update our website as needed
- Prepare metrics for our website and social media campaigns
- Assist with IT updates and fixes
- Assist office staff as needed
Requirements:
- Flexible schedule
- Most work is done between 10am and 6pm
- Ability to work 10-12 hours/week during the internship semester
- Knowledge / experience with HTML, or ability/enthusiasm to learn
- Working knowledge of Windows 7, XP and MS Office.
- Must show initiative, multi-tasking skills and able to work in a team environment.
Commitment
We need you to be able to commit to a minimum of 120 hours, or 10 hours/week, flexible dates. The duration of the internship is about 3-4 months.
Compensation
Internships are UNPAID. As an intern you will have access to all of our video production training courses, with the ability to produce your own television or web show.