STUDENTS & INTERNSHIPS
Supporting the Next Generation of Creators
The Martha’s Vineyard Community Television (MVTV) Internship Program provides participants with hands-on experience in community media production and television operations. Through direct involvement in a working television station, interns gain practical knowledge of the processes and technologies used to create local programming and document community events.
The internship experience offers exposure to all phases of media production, including pre-production planning, studio and field production, and post-production editing. Participants learn fundamental skills in camera operation, audio recording, lighting, video editing, live broadcast support, and media asset management while working alongside experienced media professionals.
Interns may assist with a variety of projects, including local government coverage, educational programming, community events, interviews, cultural programming, and original television productions. The program emphasizes storytelling, technical proficiency, teamwork, professionalism, and community engagement.
By participating in the MVTV Internship Program, individuals develop a deeper understanding of community media's role in informing, educating, and connecting residents while building valuable skills applicable to careers in television, film, communications, journalism, and digital media production.
The program serves as an educational bridge between classroom learning and real-world production experience, providing opportunities to observe and participate in the daily operations of a community television station dedicated to serving Martha’s Vineyard.
The internship experience offers exposure to all phases of media production, including pre-production planning, studio and field production, and post-production editing. Participants learn fundamental skills in camera operation, audio recording, lighting, video editing, live broadcast support, and media asset management while working alongside experienced media professionals.
Interns may assist with a variety of projects, including local government coverage, educational programming, community events, interviews, cultural programming, and original television productions. The program emphasizes storytelling, technical proficiency, teamwork, professionalism, and community engagement.
By participating in the MVTV Internship Program, individuals develop a deeper understanding of community media's role in informing, educating, and connecting residents while building valuable skills applicable to careers in television, film, communications, journalism, and digital media production.
The program serves as an educational bridge between classroom learning and real-world production experience, providing opportunities to observe and participate in the daily operations of a community television station dedicated to serving Martha’s Vineyard.
OUR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Develop creative and technical skills.
The Martha’s Vineyard Community Television (MVTV) Mentorship Program is designed toprovide participants with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences in community mediaproduction and television broadcasting. Through guidance from experienced mediaprofessionals, participants gain practical knowledge of the creative, technical, and operationalaspects of producing local television programming.
The program introduces participants to the complete production process, including projectplanning, studio and field production, camera operation, audio recording, lighting techniques,editing, and broadcast preparation. Working alongside mentors, participants have opportunitiesto observe professional workflows, develop technical skills, and gain a deeper understanding ofvisual storytelling and community-based media production.
The mentorship experience may include involvement in a variety of programming, such aspublic affairs coverage, educational content, cultural programming, interviews, communityevents, and original productions that reflect the diverse voices and interests of Martha’sVineyard.
In addition to technical training, the program emphasizes collaboration, communication, creativeproblem-solving, and professional development. Participants are encouraged to explore theirinterests while receiving individualized guidance and support from experienced practitioners inthe field.
The MVTV Mentorship Program serves as an educational pathway for individuals interested intelevision, film, journalism, communications, and media production. By connecting learning withreal-world experience, the program helps participants build confidence, develop practical skills,and gain insight into the important role community media plays in informing, educating, andconnecting the residents of Martha’s Vineyard.
The program introduces participants to the complete production process, including projectplanning, studio and field production, camera operation, audio recording, lighting techniques,editing, and broadcast preparation. Working alongside mentors, participants have opportunitiesto observe professional workflows, develop technical skills, and gain a deeper understanding ofvisual storytelling and community-based media production.
The mentorship experience may include involvement in a variety of programming, such aspublic affairs coverage, educational content, cultural programming, interviews, communityevents, and original productions that reflect the diverse voices and interests of Martha’sVineyard.
In addition to technical training, the program emphasizes collaboration, communication, creativeproblem-solving, and professional development. Participants are encouraged to explore theirinterests while receiving individualized guidance and support from experienced practitioners inthe field.
The MVTV Mentorship Program serves as an educational pathway for individuals interested intelevision, film, journalism, communications, and media production. By connecting learning withreal-world experience, the program helps participants build confidence, develop practical skills,and gain insight into the important role community media plays in informing, educating, andconnecting the residents of Martha’s Vineyard.
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VOLUNTEERS
Get Involved
MVTV welcomes volunteers who are interested in supporting community media and local programming. Volunteers play an important role in helping the station produce quality content and cover community events throughout the Island.
Volunteer opportunities may include:
Volunteer opportunities may include:
- Studio Production Assistance
- Camera operation
- Audio Support
- Lighting assistance
- Field Production Support
- Event coverage
- Video Editing
- Program Hosting
- Interview assistance
- Production Coordination
- Office and Administrative Support
- Equipment Setup and Breakdown
- Community Outreach and Special Events
No prior television production experience is required for many volunteer positions. Training may be provided based on volunteer interests and station needs.
Benefits of Volunteering:
Benefits of Volunteering:
- Learn television and media production skills
- Gain hands-on experience with professional equipment
- Meet community members and local organizations
- Contribute to local storytelling and civic engagement
- Develop communication, technical, and teamwork skills
- Support a valuable community resource
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