The International Radio & Television Society Foundation, Inc. (IRTS) Summer Fellowship Program teaches up-and-coming communicators the realities of the media industry and business world through a nine-week , expense-paid fellowship, which includes practical experience and career-planning advice. Fellows gain full-time, “real world” experience at New York-based media companies. In addition, the Fellowship provides the opportunity to network with industry professionals, take related field trips, and attend panels, lectures and group discussions.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Summer Fellowship Program is competitive. Students must be college juniors, seniors or graduate students at the time of application. For detailed eligibility information, log on to our website www.irts.org and follow the link to “College Programs.” http://www.irts.org/programs/sfp/sfp.html
COST:
Travel, housing and living allowance included.
DATE:
June 6 – August 7, 2010
LOCATION:
New York, New York
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
December 1, 2009, 11:59PM
TO APPLY:
http://www.irts.org/programs/sfp/sfp_application_entrancepage.htm
Information can also be found on the IRTS Broadcast Sales Associate Program, which is held in tandem with the Summer Fellowship Program. This diversity initiative is designed to give graduating seniors a jumpstart on the management track by providing customized sales training, in addition to the regular features of the Fellowship Program. To apply for the IRTS Broadcast Sales Associate Program click here http://www.irts.org/programs/bcsa/bcsa_application_entrancepage.htm