News On 6 Spring Newsroom Intern

Griffin Media • Tulsa, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newsroom Intern at News On 6 will gain an inside look at how a local television newsroom operates while working alongside producers, reporters, photographers, and the digital team in the Griffin Media Tulsa newsroom. The intern will shadow daily newsroom operations and gain exposure to the full news-gathering process, from story idea to air. The internship is designed for students pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism, communications, or a related field who want real-world exposure to the pace and teamwork of a working newsroom.

This is an unpaid internship for college credit, available for the Spring semester. Interns will work primarily dayside hours, with the opportunity to work the morning shift as well. Scheduling is flexible, but interns must meet the hours required for their college credit and be available for up to 16 hours per week. Professional dress is expected at all times. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Communications, Mass Communications, or a related field.
• GPA of 2.75 or above.
• Must have completed 60 credit hours toward the degree.
• Upload a copy of an official transcript with the application.
• Genuine interest in broadcast journalism and a desire to learn how a newsroom operates day to day.
• Self-motivated and able to work well with others.
• Professional dress is expected at all times.
• Available for up to 16 hours per week and able to meet the hours required for college credit.

Responsibilities

• Learn producing fundamentals, including writing, researching and fact-checking, logging video, and timing stories and newscasts.
• Gain reporting exposure by shadowing field crews, interviewing sources, logging video, writing stories, and appearing on camera.
• Observe the digital team and learn to write and post stories to Newson6.com, and use social media to share and gather news.
• Observe newsroom members across departments and shifts.
• Build a sample of work over the course of the internship.
• Perform other internship-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern