Minimum qualifications and characteristics of a strong candidate | Candidates must before the program starts hold a bachelors degree with a major or minor in either Mass Media Communications Journalism (Broadcast or Video & Film) Communication/Communication Arts (Electronic Media Telecommunications and Radio/Television) or Media Production. A bachelors degree in another area of study will be considered if you have acquired the requisite video production skills. |
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
*** ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONAL UPON THE COMPLETION OF A SATISFACTORY BACKGROUND CHECK.***
The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is a nonpartisan agency providing the Ohio General Assembly with drafting research budget and fiscal analysis training and other services. LSC was created in 1953 primarily to conduct studies of legislative issues during the interim periods between legislative sessions. Other duties were added over the years.
2026-2027 LSC Fellow - OGT/The Ohio Channel
About us | Since 1963 the Ohio General Assembly has sponsored a 13-month full-time paid (salary plus benefits) legislative fellowship program. Up to 24 individuals are selected each year to participate in the fellowship which is administered by the Legislative Service Commission (LSC) in conjunction with the Ohio House of Representatives the Ohio Senate and the Ohio Government Telecommunications (OGT)/The Ohio Channel. The cohort typically includes ten fellows assigned to work with members of the House ten with members of the Senate two with LSC and two with OGT. Although completing the 13-month fellowship program does not guarantee permanent employment with the General Assembly or the state of Ohio many fellows find permanent positions with the General Assembly or with state agencies as a result of participating in the fellowship program. Post-fellowship opportunities in the private sector have included positions with lobbying or public relations firms. See ourFellowship Program Brochurefor additional information on the program. |
What youll do | Media production fellows work as assistant producers at OGT/The Ohio Channel gaining hands-on experience with both studio and field productions. Assignments include camera operation control room directing research script writing editing lighting videography and audio and graphics production. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in producing governmental contract educational historical and art programming for broadcast and online addition to the technical and creative experience fellows will be able to observe the legislative process as they remotely operate multiple cameras for legislative sessions and committee hearings. Finally they will participate with all other fellows in program activities such as monthly seminars. |
| How to apply | If you need help with your application email or call . Complete the application on this site by clicking on one of the Apply Online buttons located at both the top and bottom of this page. Remember to upload all of the following documents: - Resume that includes two references listed at the end (with email addresses and telephone numbers) who can speak to your academic or employment record. LSC will contact your references seeking their comments on your work;
- Transcript from each college or university attended;
- A 500-750 word personal statement explaining why you are interested in the fellowship program and what makes you a good candidate for the program; and
- A demo reel up to five minutes in lengthand that is publicly accessible via web link with your name and duties related to the project(s) clearly indicated.
- Note that the demo reel is the most important component of the application materials. Attention to technical broadcast standards as well as content will be taken into consideration when evaluating the overall quality of your work. The submissions given the most credit are those that clearly indicate the applicants work on each segment (videography editing etc.).
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Minimum qualifications and characteristics of a strong candidateCandidates must before the program starts hold a bachelors degree with a major or minor in either Mass Media Communications Journalism (Broadcast or Video & Film) Communication/Communication Arts (Electronic Media Telecommunications and...
Minimum qualifications and characteristics of a strong candidate | Candidates must before the program starts hold a bachelors degree with a major or minor in either Mass Media Communications Journalism (Broadcast or Video & Film) Communication/Communication Arts (Electronic Media Telecommunications and Radio/Television) or Media Production. A bachelors degree in another area of study will be considered if you have acquired the requisite video production skills. |
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
*** ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONAL UPON THE COMPLETION OF A SATISFACTORY BACKGROUND CHECK.***
The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is a nonpartisan agency providing the Ohio General Assembly with drafting research budget and fiscal analysis training and other services. LSC was created in 1953 primarily to conduct studies of legislative issues during the interim periods between legislative sessions. Other duties were added over the years.
2026-2027 LSC Fellow - OGT/The Ohio Channel
About us | Since 1963 the Ohio General Assembly has sponsored a 13-month full-time paid (salary plus benefits) legislative fellowship program. Up to 24 individuals are selected each year to participate in the fellowship which is administered by the Legislative Service Commission (LSC) in conjunction with the Ohio House of Representatives the Ohio Senate and the Ohio Government Telecommunications (OGT)/The Ohio Channel. The cohort typically includes ten fellows assigned to work with members of the House ten with members of the Senate two with LSC and two with OGT. Although completing the 13-month fellowship program does not guarantee permanent employment with the General Assembly or the state of Ohio many fellows find permanent positions with the General Assembly or with state agencies as a result of participating in the fellowship program. Post-fellowship opportunities in the private sector have included positions with lobbying or public relations firms. See ourFellowship Program Brochurefor additional information on the program. |
What youll do | Media production fellows work as assistant producers at OGT/The Ohio Channel gaining hands-on experience with both studio and field productions. Assignments include camera operation control room directing research script writing editing lighting videography and audio and graphics production. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in producing governmental contract educational historical and art programming for broadcast and online addition to the technical and creative experience fellows will be able to observe the legislative process as they remotely operate multiple cameras for legislative sessions and committee hearings. Finally they will participate with all other fellows in program activities such as monthly seminars. |
| How to apply | If you need help with your application email or call . Complete the application on this site by clicking on one of the Apply Online buttons located at both the top and bottom of this page. Remember to upload all of the following documents: - Resume that includes two references listed at the end (with email addresses and telephone numbers) who can speak to your academic or employment record. LSC will contact your references seeking their comments on your work;
- Transcript from each college or university attended;
- A 500-750 word personal statement explaining why you are interested in the fellowship program and what makes you a good candidate for the program; and
- A demo reel up to five minutes in lengthand that is publicly accessible via web link with your name and duties related to the project(s) clearly indicated.
- Note that the demo reel is the most important component of the application materials. Attention to technical broadcast standards as well as content will be taken into consideration when evaluating the overall quality of your work. The submissions given the most credit are those that clearly indicate the applicants work on each segment (videography editing etc.).
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