2025 KMBC Intern - Engineering

Hearst • Kansas City, MO

265d

About The Position

The KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. While interning in the KMBC/KCWE-TV Engineering Department, you can expect an in-depth introduction to television engineering operations and maintenance. Interns observe and interact with technicians to learn functions in master control, production and maintenance. This role reports to the Engineering Director.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a college or university program related to engineering or broadcasting.
• In-person attendance is required.
• Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern.

Responsibilities

• Programming & scheduling using broadcast automation to switch and control servers, production and network sources.
• Use of master control graphics systems.
• Coordination of content & communication with production control, news and other departments.
• Logging and compliance.
• Observe methods & systems used to acquire and groom content for air.
• Installation, troubleshooting, repair of various broadcast A/V and IT systems.
• Customer support provided to end users in facility.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Hands-on experience in a broadcast television station

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed