STATION ADVISORY

Some Advice On Summer Internships

As summer approaches, many stations are preparing for the arrival of summer interns. While internship programs can earn stations EEO “credit” toward meeting the requirement that they conduct non-vacancy specific outreach efforts, stations need to be cautious in setting up their internship programs for other reasons. In recent years, there have been a large number of lawsuits in over whether interns need to be paid for their work. While these lawsuits have spanned many industries, several involved broadcasters and other media companies.

STATION ADVISORY

Ready For Summer Interns? Watch The Legal Issues