News 9 Fall Newsroom Intern

Griffin Media•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Newsroom Intern, you will get an inside look at how a local television newsroom operates, working alongside our producers, reporters, photographers, and our digital team in the Griffin Media OKC newsroom. You will shadow daily newsroom operations and gain exposure to the full news-gathering process, from story idea to air. This 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.

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 degree.
Copy of official transcript must be uploaded with application.
A genuine interest in broadcast journalism and a desire to learn how a newsroom operates day to day.
Intern 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 the fundamentals of producing alongside our team, including writing, researching and fact-checking, logging video, and timing stories and newscasts.
Gain hands-on exposure to reporting, including shadowing field crews, interviewing sources, logging video, writing stories, and appearing on camera.
Sit in with our digital team to pick up the basics of writing and posting stories to News9.com, as well as using social media to share and gather news.
Round out your experience by observing other members of our diverse newsroom across departments and shifts.
Work on building a sample of work over the course of the internship.
Perform other internship-related duties as assigned.