Career

2010 Youth Employment Program

Summary Description of Project

It is the intention of this program to provide participating students (to be known as "interns") the opportunity to witness and experience "first hand" the operational procedures of a radio or television station.

Eligibility Requirements

• at least 17 years of age, but less than 22 at time of entry;
• high school or undergraduate college students;
• residents of New York State or attending school in New York State;
• first time entrants into the program;
• relatives of employees are ineligible to participate.

The Selection Process

Recruitment - As the program seeks to attract potential candidates on a competitive basis, all participating stations should:

• Advertise the NYSBA Intern Program on the air (suggested copy enclosed)
• Circulate announcements to educational institutions and programs.

Selection - The final selection is at the station's discretion. All interns should apply for the program via written letter of application, in addition to the station's normal hiring procedure. Following the selection of your candidate, complete and return the questionnaire to the NYSBA office in Albany.

Program Parameters

An agreement reached by the Board of Directors of the NYS Broadcasters Association will allow seventy six (76) stations to participate in the program with a reimbursement for training at a maximum of $1,305.00. The reimbursement will be in the form of wages at $7.25/per hour for a maximum of 180 hours. The station may decide to independently hire the intern for more hours or for more money per hour.

Training

After an orientation session designed to introduce the intern to their new training environment, the intern should be exposed to the full gamut of experiences germane to the broadcasting industry. The intern training developed by the participating stations should include the areas outlined in the enclosed NYSBA checklist. Once exposed to the various departments in the station, the intern and his/her manager should choose an area of interest for more sophisticated training. (This should occur after one-half to two-thirds of the internship is completed.) 

Measurable Objectives

• Provide an exploratory training experience in the broadcast industry for seventy six (76) New York State student interns.
• Monitor the intern's progress utilizing the NYSBA's Department Checklist.
• Maintain the over 90% completion rate of interns from previous years.

Quality Control

At the conclusion of the internship, a final report must be forwarded to the NYSBA and must contain the following:

• A written evaluation of the experience by the supervisor on the intern's performance and attitude, as well as comments regarding the program in general.
• A written evaluation of the experience by the intern including the intern's intentions to further a career in broadcastings
• Copies of time cards/sheets signed by the intern and station management. Without copies of the intern's signed time sheets, the NYSBA cannot prove the intern's employment at the station, thereby jeopardizing reimbursement.
• The return of the NYSBA Intern Department Checklist and the completed Independent Contractor's Agreement.

Sandy Messineo
New York State Broadcasters Association
1805 Western Avenue
Albany, New York 12203
sandy@nysbroadcasters.org
(518) 456-8888
Fax: (518) 456-8943