Community Media Internship Program

As a BCM intern, you will gain experience in a nonprofit TV station setting and learn how PEG (Public, Education, and Government) Access Stations work for the community. Please note that this is mainly a production internship, but it will entail working in an office setting doing a wide range of tasks, which will include some administrative tasks.

The internship will provide training in studio production, field camera production, Final Cut Pro editing, and equipment maintenance. Main responsibilities include crewing on studio shows, assisting members with questions, assisting with equipment maintenance and some administrative tasks on an as need basis.

Requirements
Basic familiarity with video production highly preferred. Internship candidates with a strong commitment to community media and a demonstrated willingness to learn technical production techniques will be considered. Candidates must be able to work and collaborate with a diverse membership.

Internship Terms and Time Commitment
-Spring Interns: January 15 th-June 15th (5 month commitment)
-Summer Interns: June 15 th-September 15th (3 months)
- Fall Interns: September 15 th-January 15th (4 months)

Interns can work two weeknight shifts (5pm-9pm) for a total of 8 hours a week OR a Saturday shift (Noon-6pm) for a total of 6 hours a week.

Students
Academic credit is available upon request, but internship not limited to students.

Internship Benefits
As an intern, you will have free access to our production equipment and post-production facilities, even if you are not a Berkeley resident. BCM provides workshops, which you will have free access to during your internship in Studio Production, Field Production, Non-Linear Editing (Final Cut Pro) and more. After successful completion of the internship program, interns receive an additional six months of free membership and access to the facilities and equipment.

How To Apply
Complete the BCM internship application and submit it with your resume to:

Attn: Intern Program
Berkeley Community Media
2239 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Berkeley, California 94704

Or Email: pam@betv.org

For questions call BCM at: 510.848.2288 ext. 12

Deadline
We accept applications at any time but encourage you to submit an application one month before the beginning of new internship terms in January, June & September.

What our past interns have said about the BCM Internship Program
"BCM is a place where you can get hands-on experience in studio production supported by staff and friendly volunteers.  It draws a circle of great people."
— Amelia Chua, 2005

“I had more hands on experience at BCM with film than I have with film at UC Santa Cruz.”
— Rebecca Stern, Film and Digital Media/Environmental Studies Major, UC Santa Cruz, 2004

"BCM is a great place to learn about television production and offers its interns membership in an extended family of fun and talented people."
—Mike Orme, 2005

“My Internship at BCM has allowed me the opportunity to learn TV Production from the inside out.  Interning at BCM has also allowed me the opportunity to meet & work with lots of great people, produce, host, and sponsor real TV shows. I couldn't have paid for this (internship) kind of an experience because it would have cost thousands  $$$$. Thanks BCM”
— Piccola Evans, 2004-5

“The staff at BCM are really willing to teach me new techniques, and give me opportunities to try them out despite my inexperience. I appreciate their enthusiasm for teaching, and I like how they actively encourage me to participate in production.”
— Supraja Narasimhan, 2004-5

“Working with Berkeley Community Media has really been a great experiance. You learn so much, the experiance is unforgettable.”
— Annie Hundenski, 2004-5

“I think that Berkeley Community Media is very open to teaching and learning and it has been  interesting to see how a TV station runs.”
— Vivian Haesloop, 2004-5

“The best part of the internship was meeting people from different parts of the community and working with them on their projects...and meeting cool people at BCM.”
— Edie Tsong, 2004