Intern
About The Position
The WESH 2/ CW18 News 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. You will develop news writing, producing, reporting, and digital media skills while learning from award-winning staff at WESH 2 News. Additional opportunities are available in the behind-the-scenes areas of production/studio operations, weather and marketing/promotions. Your internship will prepare you for work in a real newsroom, giving you opportunities in nearly every aspect of news production.
Requirements
- Must be comfortable with height.
- Able to lift light equipment.
- Working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study (for Weather Interns).
- Provide a cover letter with application, including semester, department preference, available start and end dates, and days/hours available to intern.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside reporters, producers, and news managers to learn skills in nearly all aspects of television news production, including on-scene reporting, producing, video editing, research, and working at the assignment desk.
- Learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts, including robotic cameras, floor directing, lighting, and show set-ups.
- Learn how newsrooms publish content to digital platforms, analyze real-time online metrics, and research, write, and publish stories for WESH.com.
- Work with meteorologists to learn the skills necessary in creating and delivering forecast information for a television and online audience.
- Gain hands-on experience in marketing, advertising, promotion, or production.
Benefits
- Paid internship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
