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I was a reporter intern at a TV station. The experience was wonderful because I wasn't restricted to just "go-for" work, but was actually allowed to go out in the field and do on-camera reporting. This was great, because I left my job with an on-camera resume tape. And, while I was interning, I also sold a few of my stories to the network-- which was quite exciting for me back then.
I not only got paid for interning, but I received college credit. You can't beat that!
Yes, I DID go into the field, and am still working in broadcasting.
I highly recommend interning. What you do in a college station, and out in the real world are two different things. I learned so much about how the real world of news exists, rather than the classroom version.
I was treated very well. I dressed professionally, and acted professionally, and in turn, was treated professionally.
I highly recommend it to everyone.
Now, I'm in the position of hiring interns. Since I was one at one time, I know what they need to learn. I do everything I can to help them get a big leg up in their careers. And-- I try to mentor them in this very tough industry. I help them learn about the importance of networking, how to interview, how to make a tape, how to dress professionally, etc.
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