STUDENT POSITIONS

UA Telecommunications

2005-2006

This is a list of current positions available in electronic media within the College of Communication.  Based on qualifications and at the discretion of the employer, students may be compensated for these positions by work experience, internship course credit, work-study program payments or departmental salary.  It is the general policy of the college to reserve credit and salaried positions for those who have completed a voluntary trial placement.  For the purposes of course credit each semester credit hour requires 115 hours of work.  Maximum undergraduate degree course credit for internships is 3 hours.  Students are advised to apply for these positions at least one semester in advance and prior to registering for classes to be taken during the work semester.

ALABAMA PUBLIC RADIO

News Producer

Responsibilities include researching news reports, conducting recorded interviews, editing audio, writing scripts and assisting the News Department with its daily news gathering activities. Potential for on-air reporting and anchoring, subject to the News Director's approval.

Hours per Week: 5-15

Qualifications: Applicants with previous experience in news writing, news production or broadcasting (including course work) will receive priority consideration.

Schedule Requirements: None

Types of Employment: hourly wages, work study, academic credit, volunteer

Number of Positions Available: Varies according to current News Department needs

Contact for Application/Interview: Butler Cain 348-5913, bcain@apr.org