In this position, the intern will work directly with the President of Thirteen/WNET, Mr. Neal Shapiro. It is an excellent opportunity for students interested in learning the television industry from a seasoned professional. Mr. Shapiro has 25 years in television service and comes to Thirteen/WNET from NBC, where he was the President of NBC News.

Mr. Shapiro is seeking to implement new and innovative programs here at Thirteen/WNET and the Intern will support him in this effort. Reporting directly to Mr. Shapiro and his Executive Assistant, the intern will divide his or her time between researching programming ideas and providing administrative support to the Office of the President, including answering phones, responding to inquiries, filing and drafting correspondence. The intern selected will be expected to provide assistance to the President and his Executive Assistant on other projects as assigned.

Applicants must have keen internet research abilities, proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, strong organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Applicants must be able to commit to at least 2-3 days per week. Specific hours will be discussed during the interview.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a one (1) page essay addressing the following two questions:

�What do you enjoy on television and why?�
�What subjects are of greatest interest to you?�

Please note: When sending applications by email, please include “Research Intern/Office of the President” in the subject field.

For immediate consideration please send information to:

Internship Program Coordinator
Thirteen/WNET New York
450 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 10001-2605
Email: internships@thirteen.org
Fax: 212-560-6865