Internships at WHCA – WHCA-TV

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Internships & Structured Opportunities

What some people call an internship, WHCA calls a Production Crew Experience (PCE). This is because our 12-week program is designed not just for students, but also for emerging media professionals and community volunteers looking to grow in a structured environment. The program follows a clear curriculum that builds on each participant’s progress toward real, tangible goals.

Through hands-on projects in production, editing, event coverage, and community storytelling, PCE participants build a personal portfolio and receive support to develop tools like a professional website or media résumé. Many continue working with WHCA or within our creative circle long after the program ends.

Two participation tracks are available:

Production Crew Intern (PCI): Unpaid, for enrolled students seeking academic credit and résumé-building experience
Production Crew Member (PCM): Unpaid, for community members or non-students seeking professional development and creative opportunities

You’ll receive structured support throughout the program, including regular check-ins at weeks 4, 8, and 12.
Those who demonstrate exceptional initiative and reliability may be considered for promotion to a paid Production Crew Apprentice (PCA) role after 4+ weeks of documented time and completed content in their PCE Dashboard. (More on this below.)

Please note:
The PCE program, including any PCA promotion, is capped at 12 weeks. Continued employment, freelance work, or other opportunities with WHCA or any of our affiliates after the PCE may be available but are not guaranteed.

WHCA’s Internship projects include:

#1 Video Production Foundations

#2 Shot Composition

#3 Event Coverage

#4 Continuity in Video Storytelling

#5 Promotional Video Shorts

#6 Web Design & Portfolio

#7 Field Production

#8 Promotional Graphic

#9 Live Production Switching

Video editing screen — #10 Assignment Editing

#11 Interview Show Production

#12 Documentary Video Production

Read more details about each of our above projects

Click the tiles above or the button below for an overview.

Project details

Time Commitment

8–12 scheduled hours per week, typically onsite in our Whitman studio
Up to 8 additional hours per week available for live production assignments, based on interest and availability
Flexible start/end dates to align with academic calendars
Cohorts begin year-round: Fall, Spring, and Summer

To get your WHCA PCE (Internship) started:

Please complete the following steps to become an WHCA Intern:

Obtain an academic advisor for your internship. This can/should be a faculty member at your institution. Make an appointment with them and bring:
1. Our Info sheet about WHCA’s PCE (Internship) program
2. WHCA’s PCE (Internship) application worksheet
3. Optional: WHCA’s Trifold Brochure
4. Optional: Your resume
After getting the go-ahead and credit information from your advisor;
Fill out the WHCA PCE (Internship) Application Form with your information and the information from your advisor.
We will setup a start date and then a project & meeting schedule with you and get you underway.
During your internship you will be given information, training, and assignments encompassing the 12 projects spotlighted above.
You will keep track your hours and keep notes on your experience collaboratively with WHCA using Google Docs & Google Sheets.
Regular meetings will occur with your “WHCA PCE (internship) mediator”. During these meetings we will provide additional production opportunities as well as ensure that you are on-track to complete all of your projects and hours.

Please note that “internships” typically run on a semesterly basis. Schedules and credit may vary school-to-school. Consult your advisor or see your school’s policies for more information in this area. If you are looking to get involved without school credit, head over to our “Volunteer” page.

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Seeking to Elevate to a Paid Apprenticeship Role?

WHCA’s Production Crew Apprentice (PCA) positions offer added responsibility, deeper project involvement, and an hourly wage, but positions are not guaranteed.

These roles are limited and are only offered to a select number of current Production Crew Interns/Members (PCMs) who stand out through initiative, consistency, and strong communication. WHCA’s PCA offers are based on need, current resources in tandem with PCM performance, and professionalism.

To be eligible for WHCA’s PCA consideration, you must:

Have completed at least 4 weeks of WHCA’s PCE, with documented time and completed content logged in your PCE Dashboard
Show measurable progress and initiative on both past and upcoming projects, including clear communication, reliability, and planning

If selected, your promotion to PCA will be retroactively applied to the start of your documented participation, including your PCE work. WHCA cannot backpay undocumented work, so accurate time and content logging is essential.

The process for PCA consideration is as follows:

Complete the Expression of Interest form
You may be invited for a brief meeting and informal evaluation
A short self-assessment may be required, aligned with WHCA’s internal performance review system

PCA opportunities are a great way to build your professional skills, earn pay for your contributions, and take on a larger role in WHCA’s media production efforts.

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Testimonials

What our past Production Crew Members (& interns) are saying:

“I went into this internship with little to no experience in editing or media practices. Now that I’ve completed it, I can confidently say that I know how to edit and work in media.”

Victoria

“I was able to learn how to use the camera, how to do the sound, how to mic, and how to do interviews with other people. I was really able to engage into this part of the media that I never got a chance to do until now, and I didn’t really understand that it could help me with my marketing career.”

Julia