WBBH News Intern
About The Position
Come join Gulf Coast News WBBH and WZVN, in Fort Myers, Florida, as a Newsroom Intern! You will come to understand how a television station functions, the many jobs available and the roles the TV station plays in the community. As an intern, you’ll learn what it’s like to work with a collaborative team across multiple departments, how we get news on the air and on our digital platforms, and the vital role other departments play at the television station. Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks, 20 hours per week, shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments: Assignment Desk Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and the general public May also assist in research and other tasks TV News Production Practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast Digital News Production Help research and write content for Gulf Coast News digital platforms including various social media platforms When appropriate, the opportunity to help with photo and video production for digital platforms may be available Assist with social media efforts and email communication Photographers and Logistics Assist team members with field work and news gathering Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Responsibilities
- Assist team members in gathering news and information.
- Taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and the general public
- Assist in research and other tasks
- Practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast
- Help research and write content for Gulf Coast News digital platforms including various social media platforms
- Opportunity to help with photo and video production for digital platforms
- Assist with social media efforts and email communication
- Assist team members with field work and news gathering
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
