CREATIVE/PROMO/PRODUCTION INTERN

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

1d • $17

About The Position

LEARNING OUTCOMES This internship will provide an opportunity to experience and learn the fundamentals of Creative Services and marketing, how it relates to other departments within a television station, and ultimately, how it defines the station’s on-air look, identity and brand. In addition, this internship will provide an opportunity to actively participate in the production of news promotion, integrated sales content, and original web content. This internship is designed to marry course of study to hands-on experience. The Intern will also have the opportunity to shadow professionals and gain hands-on experience.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of Premiere and/or after effects is a plus.
• Good Writing Skills
• Coursework and/or practical work in the following areas: Writing – Arrive to the internship with a basic working understanding of AP style. The internship will teach you how to hone your writing to craft more compelling scripts and copy which adhere to professional formats and standards.
• Video Editing – Arrive to the internship knowing how to use a timeline-based software editing program like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro. The internship will teach you how to organize, shape, and sharpen the material you capture into lucid, stronger visual stories.
• Video Acquisition – Arrive to the internship able to capture video, natural sound, and interviews on your phone or camera. The internship will teach you how to develop your eye and ear to identify and capture even stronger elements for content.
• Meeting Deadlines – Sense of Urgency and flexibility are Key. The pace is very fast. And, assignments often change with little notice. You should be prepared to participate nimbly and with flexibility to fully experience how professionals in our organization conduct their business and meet their responsibilities.
• Able to multitask and attention to details a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist News Topical producers with procuring materials needed for daily production
• Help research developing stories
• Help develop and create digital content
• Assist with organizing footage
• Learn how to write voice-over copy and baseball drop-in copy
• Shadow and observe how the Writer/Producers create spots and how those spots are put together in the edit room.
• Help keep track of all the incoming materials, and potentially assist and coordinate shoots
• Learn the process of how a promo gets to air

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees