News 9 Fall Sports Intern

Griffin Media•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Sports Intern at News 9 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture. The Sports Intern will assist and observe in the workings of a newsroom at Griffin Media and News 9 in the OKC office.

Requirements

GPA of 2.75 or above
Intern must have completed 60 credit hours toward their degree.
Copy of official transcript must be uploaded with application.
Intern candidates must be self-motivated and work well with others.
Professional dress is expected at all times.
Availability for internship up to 16 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Humble: A habit of sharing successes, putting the team first, and working for the good of the team. A “we” not “me” attitude. The ability to give and receive constructive criticism. Observe and employ the Golden Rule.
Hungry: Exhibit a strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
Smart (People Smart): The virtue of being interpersonally smart about the interactions and relationships of those you encounter.
Positive Attitude: Exhibited by focusing on opportunities not problems, see the glass as half-full not half-empty.
Sense of Urgency: How we react and respond.

Responsibilities

Learn foundational sports producing skills, including writing scripts, researching teams and stats, logging and timing video, assisting with rundown building, and operating studio tools such as prompter and wire services.
Develop basic sports reporting skills by assisting with interviews, logging highlights, writing short stories or scripts, and gaining on-camera experience when appropriate.
Support digital sports coverage by writing and posting stories, highlights, and recaps to the station’s website and using social media to help share content and gather story ideas.
Gain exposure to the full sports operation through hands-on experience and by shadowing sports anchors, reporters, producers, photographers, and digital staff.