"Comparing Views of Broadcasters and Student Interns about Career Prepa" by Michael L. Hilt and Jeremy Harris Lipschultz
 

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 1999

Publication Title

Feedback

Volume

40

Issue

4

First Page

14

Last Page

19

Abstract

Broadcast news professionals appear to understand the value of internships as one way to train students for a career in the industry (Davie, Fleisher, & Rochiguez-Gillman, 1999). Internships have become an integral part of many journalism and broadcasting curricula. More than 95 percent of journalism and broadcasting programs report that they offer internships (Becker, 1990; Meeske, l988b). The industry's mandate that even entry-level employees should have experience in the field (Basow & Byrne, 1993· Parcells, 1985) has led colleges and universities to help place students in internships. The programs provide students an opportunity to grow in a professional environment, while supplementing what has been learned in the classroom.

The present study focused on broadcast career preparation. and compared four groups of respondents: general managers, news directors, producers and students. Respondents were asked their views about college training and education for a career in broadcasting.

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