Morning News Spring Semester Intern

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

WPHL-TV is seeking Spring semester interns for its morning news department. Interns gain hands-on experience working with producers, anchors, and reporters both at the station and in the field. At the station, they research and write stories for the morning broadcast, contact sources for additional information when needed, and may edit video using Adobe Premiere after training. They also manage PHL17’s social media posts during the show and coordinate guests before, during, and after their segments. In the field, interns learn to use camera equipment, identify effective camera shots, and understand how reporters gather information for live shots. They may coordinate interviews and attend press conferences as field producers. Interns interested in directing and producing can shadow control-room producers and may eventually produce part of the show. Students interested in on-air work can receive help from anchors and reporters in crafting 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.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be available to work at a 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 camera equipment and effective camera shots in the field.
Observe 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.
Work with anchors and reporters to craft a reel if interested in on-air opportunities.