Intern - News & Advertising

Optimum • Town of Oyster Bay, NY

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About The Position

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is our National streaming service for regional news, weather and News 12 originals. If you’re committed to delivering high quality news and storytelling with a hyper local lens, we have positions available for both on and off-air talent with opportunities for development and growth. This internship will be in both News 12 and Optimum Media. Optimum Media is our innovative multiscreen advertising sales and media consultancy business servicing small to medium business as well as national, political, media & entertainment and agency clients across the United States. Our team is comprised of Sales Executives, Software Engineers, Data Analysts, Ad Operations, Marketing Professionals, Product Managers and more. This internship is a learning and shadowing opportunity designed to provide hands-on exposure to industry practices and professional development.

Requirements

• Strong interest in gaining practical, hands-on experience in a professional environment
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and willingness to learn
• Results oriented
• Collaborative mindset and eagerness to contribute to a team environment
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Shadow team members across functions to gain exposure to day-to-day workflows, tools, and decision-making processes.
• Observe team meetings, client interactions, and internal processes to better understand business operations.
• As needed, assist team members with basic tasks to support ongoing projects and initiatives.
• Proactively ask questions and seek clarification to deepen understanding of team responsibilities.
• Build familiarity with company systems, tools, and processes used by the team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed