By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
joanne@wktv.org
This June, WKTV had four Ferris State University students join the team.
For the past several years, WKTV has worked with Ferris State University having about two student interns at the station per year. The students usually come January through June or June through December.
All the students are seniors in Ferris State University’s Television and Digital Media Production.
So let us introduce you to our interns:
Tyler Bronsink
Byron Center
What are you learning on your internship? How are you making a difference?
I’m learning more about shoots, the different types of cameras, and editing in new software like Final Cut Pro. I am helping craft census stories, shooting b-roll, and offering story ideas for the community.
What are your future plans, what do you hope this internship leads to professionally?
I hope to work with either a news station like WKTV or a film/media studio as an editor/writer.
What advice can you offer to other students seeking, hoping to learn about internships?
Pick a few (about five to six) that you would want to work at and make sure that the internship fits for you and offers a variety of job opportunities.
Matt Main
Hemlock, Michigan
What are you learning on your internship? How are you making a difference?
I’m learning how to become a better video editor, director, cameraman, as well as media as a whole. Making videos and content makes me feel like I’m creating enjoyment and happiness in my audience.
What are your future plans, what do you hope this internship leads to professionally?
I hope to be hired with a video production company and work as an editor professionally.
What advice can you offer to other students seeking, hoping to learn about internships?
I would advise being aggressive and open in your searches; don’t stick to ideal situations only.
Rachel Weber
Rochester Hills
What are you learning on your internship? How are you making a difference?
I am learning how to be a better content creator as well as being a more sociable person.
What are your future plans, what do you hope this internship leads to professionally?
I am hoping that this internships opens doors into more sports-related productions.
What advice can you offer to other students seeking, hoping to learn about internships?
Remember that it is just an internship so it doesn’t matter where you go, just make the most of it.
Cole Zimmerman
Rockford????
What are you learning on your internship? How are you making a difference?
I’m mostly learning what was taught to me at Ferris; however, I’m learning new aspects of those lessons like new ways and methods of doing certain tasks as well as new equipment.
What are your future plans, what do you hope this internship leads to professionally?
I hope to become a script writer for TV and movies, and possibly a producer and/or director.
What advice can you offer to other students seeking, hoping to learn about internships?
When looking for an internship, don’t be picky and reach out to as many places as you can, and be open to new learning experiences.
