KHRR/KTAZ News Intern

NBCUniversal • Phoenix, AZ

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordination of news coverage at TNS bureaus in US and Mexico
Dispatch reporters to cover breaking news as it happens
Handle requests from stations for video from different news events
Coordinate live shots between reporters and stations around the country
Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews
Collaborate with news producers, managers and photographers across the group to conceptualize, write, edit, and produce Telemundo news specials and packages based on either breaking or pre-planned stories
Communicate with news producers, assignment editors and managers across the division regarding local story development, progress in the field and/or breaking news stories

Requirements

• In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
• Must be bilingual in Spanish (written and verbal).
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal
• Need to be able to work on-site in Phoenix, Arizona

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience or on-campus involvement
• Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs
• Excellent computer skills (especially search skills)

Responsibilities

• Coordination of news coverage at TNS bureaus in US and Mexico
• Dispatch reporters to cover breaking news as it happens
• Handle requests from stations for video from different news events
• Coordinate live shots between reporters and stations around the country
• Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews
• Collaborate with news producers, managers and photographers across the group to conceptualize, write, edit, and produce Telemundo news specials and packages based on either breaking or pre-planned stories
• Communicate with news producers, assignment editors and managers across the division regarding local story development, progress in the field and/or breaking news stories

What This Job Offers

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