News 9 Spring Sports Intern

Griffin Media • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Intern assists and observes newsroom operations at Griffin Media and News 9 in the Oklahoma City office. This unpaid internship is for college credit and is available during the spring semester. The schedule is flexible, but interns must complete the hours required for their academic credit, with availability for up to 16 hours per week.

The intern gains exposure to sports producing, reporting, digital coverage, and the broader sports operation through hands-on assignments and shadowing newsroom staff. The role emphasizes teamwork, initiative, professionalism, and a positive attitude.

Requirements

• GPA of 2.75 or above.
• Completed 60 credit hours toward a degree.
• Upload a copy of an official transcript with the application.
• Be self-motivated and work well with others.
• Professional dress is expected at all times.
• Be available for up to 16 hours per week and meet the hours required for academic credit.
• Demonstrate humility, a team-first attitude, and the ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
• Demonstrate interpersonal awareness in interactions and relationships.
• Maintain a positive attitude and focus on opportunities.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency in responding and acting.

Responsibilities

• Learn foundational sports producing skills, including writing scripts, researching teams and statistics, logging and timing video, assisting with rundown building, and operating studio tools such as the 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.
• Use 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed