Morning News Spring Semester Intern
About The Position
WPHL-TV is seeking Spring semester interns to gain hands-on experience in the morning news department. Interns work with producers, anchors, and reporters at the station and in the field. At the station, they help research and write stories for the morning broadcast and may contact sources for additional information. After training, they can help edit video using Adobe Premiere. Interns also manage PHL17’s social media posts on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter during the show, and coordinate guests before, during, and after their segments. In the field, they learn about camera equipment and shot selection and observe how reporters gather information for live shots. They may coordinate interviews and attend press conferences as field producers. Interns can also shadow producers in the control room and may have the opportunity to produce part of the show. Students interested in on-air work can receive help from anchors and reporters in creating a reel.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in and taking classes at a college or university.
- Must be in the junior or senior year of study.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- Must be available to work at some time between 3:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Responsibilities
- Research and write stories for the morning broadcast.
- Contact sources for additional information when needed.
- Edit video using Adobe Premiere after training.
- Post on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter during the show.
- Manage guests before, during, and after their segments.
- Learn about camera equipment, camera shots, and how reporters gather information for live shots.
- Coordinate interviews and attend press conferences as a field producer.
- Shadow producers in the control room and potentially produce a portion of the show.
- Receive assistance from anchors and reporters in crafting a reel if interested in on-air opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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