Emerson Internship

Jessica Zerillo, 2008 Emerson Award Recipient

Major: TV-R
Internship Site: WPLJ-FM
City: New York

From an early age, Jessica Zerillo ‘09 knew that her future was in broadcasting. In addition to working at both of Ithaca College’s radio stations, the Television-Radio major has interned at WAXQ-FM in New York City, Cayuga Radio Group in Ithaca, and in Summer 2008, WPLJ-FM in New York where she worked with some of the greatest and most talented professionals in the industry. As an intern for The Big Show with Scott Shannon and Todd Pettingill, she was responsible for show preparation, managing contests, and post-production work. She also had the opportunity to voice several parodies and join in on discussions over the air. She learned the ins and outs of producing a morning show from the best and brightest in the industry, in addition to making a number of contacts. According to Jessica, this experience has helped affirm her career choice and has given her the real world experience necessary to making her future dreams come true.

 

For senior/ rising senior Communications major:  One Emerson grant will be provided to a Park School of Communications senior for up to $3,000 to support a one-to-six credit summer internship. The Emerson Internship Program is made possible through the generosity of the Emerson Foundation, which provides Emerson Scholarships at Ithaca College.

Criteria:

•  Proven financial need as established by the Ithaca College Office of Financial Aid.
•  The quality and academic/career relevance of the internship.   (Please note: You must have an internship set up; this award does not provide you with an internship.)
•  Demonstrated meritorious academic performance.

Procedures:

Formal application must be filed with the School of Communications care of Eloise Greene, Park 335 by Monday April 6:

•  Name, major and minor (if any), cumulative grade point average, and name of your faculty advisor.
•  A description of your planned summer internship, including activities, name of supervisor, and approximate dates. How will this internship help you accomplish your communications career goal?
•  Resume, including college and community achievements and activities.