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Facing the Mortgage Crisis
Colorado in the 1930s - an online exhibit
Colorado State of Mind - Women, Power and Politics
National Parks
Colorado in the 1930s
Rocky Mountain PBS honors the 20th anniversary of the SCFD
Biodiesel: Is it our future?
Rocky Mountain PBS Awards Fleming School Celestron Telescope
Great memories, fun stories - five Super School News reflections
Full-length green PBS programs
Students reflect on Super School News
Public lands in the media spotlight
Should we send more troops to Afghanistan?

Packard: An American Classic Car
Tuesday at 8pm

Masterpiece Contemporary: Place of Execution (Part 2 of 2)
Sunday at 9pm

How the Beatles Rocked the Kremlin
Monday at 9pm

America's Veterans: A Musical Tribute 2009
Sunday at 10pm

Sherlock Holmes: The Red Headed League
Thursday at 8pm

Colorado State of Mind is a weekly studio-based opinion-driven news and public affairs discussion program. It airs Friday nights at 8:30, and is repeated a couple of times that weekend, on Rocky Mountain PBS all across Colorado.

Four guests discuss three topics gleaned from issues and events in the news. Most panelists are "regular folks" from all walks of life, not public figures, although from time to time we have had leaders from both sides of the aisle in the state legislature, opinion columnists running the range from Ken Hamblin to Diane Carman, and the editors of both the Post and the Rocky Mountain News.

The series has been on the air since January 2003, and in its first year won an Emmy as the best "Interview / Discussion" program on television in our part of the country.

Interns Requirements

Send a résumé and cover letter outlining area(s) of interest, summary of education and experience
Agree to a non-paid internship
Devote 12 hours minimum / week (Mon & Thurs preferred)
Keen interest in learning about all facets of television production
Knowledge and interest in journalism, news, current events and public affairs
Strong organizational, writing, communication and computer skills

Typical Duties

Train in producer management skills and leadership techniques, including: organization, conception, structure, formatting, writing, and taking ideas from first thought through fruition
Develop and refine interpersonal communication skills with crew, staff and management
Research story ideas (requires strong computer research, journalism and typing skills)
Act as Associate Producer on "show day," coordinating control room and crew paperwork
Guest liaison on "show day"
Observe and assist in post-production and on-line editing process
Observe and train in program promotion