WDSU-TV News Intern
Hearst•New Orleans, LA
About The Position
As a WDSU intern, you will come to understand how a television station operates and be expected to contribute to the operation. You will be engaged in the newsroom, assisting producers, editors, assignment editors, reporters, photographers, and anchors. The intern will also have the opportunity to accompany crews in the field and may even have the opportunity to field produce.
Requirements
- An interest in journalism
- The ability to be versatile, as interns handle a wide range of topics and subjects
- Some experience or educational training in writing and editing for broadcast; excellent spelling and grammar skills
- The ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Must be well-versed in local and national news stories
Responsibilities
- Editorial process (broadcast and/or digital)
- Writing / storytelling
- Overall newsgathering
- Newscast producing / story selection
- Digital/Social priorities
- Boothing shows in the control room
- Communication with field crews
- Breaking news protocol
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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