Broadcasting Internship (NYSBA)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

FOX44/WFFF-TV & ABC22/WVNY-TV in Colchester, Vermont offer a fall paid internship through NYSBA. Interns gain hands-on newsroom experience, working with producers, anchors and reporters both in-house and in the field.

The internship provides opportunities to learn camera operations, field coordination and possible directing/producing tasks. Pay is $15.50 per hour with supervision and safety expectations, for a 2–4 day/week schedule totaling up to 180 hours.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years of age
• Must be a resident of New York State and/or attend a school in New York State
• Gain hands-on experience in a newsroom environment
• Work with producers, anchors and reporters as part of internship

Responsibilities

• Research and write stories for the news department
• Assist in field production and coordinating interviews
• Shadow producers in the control room and pursue opportunities to produce portions of the show
• Help with directing and producing tasks as opportunities arise
• Develop a reel for on-air opportunities

Job description

FOX44/WFFF-TV & ABC22/WVNY-TV in Colchester, Vermont have a fall paid internship opportunity through the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA). Students will have an opportunity to gain a wide range of hands-on experience while interning in the news department. Interns work closely with producers, anchors, and reporters both in-house and out in the field. At the station, interns could help research and write stories. If needed, they will also contact sources for additional information.

In the field, interns will learn how the camera equipment works, what camera shots matter and how reporters gather new information to differentiate live shots. Interns may function as field producers in the sense of coordinating interviews and attending press conferences. Other opportunities exist for those who are interested in learning more about directing and producing. Interns can shadow the producers in the control room and eventually try to produce a portion of the show themselves. For those interested in on-air opportunities, anchors and reporters will help students craft a reel.

The Internship is related to an educational purpose and there is no guarantee or expectation that the activity will result in employment with the Company. The education received by the Intern from the internship is for express benefit of the Intern.

The Intern does not replace or displace any employee of the Company. The Intern will receive direct and close supervision by an appropriate supervisor. Company is not liable for injury sustained or health conditions that may arise for the paid intern during the internship. The intern is responsible for their own transportation.

Internship details:

• The paid internship is for the fall semester (on/about Sep 21 - Dec 31)

• 2-4 days a week, not to exceed 180 hours in total

• Pay: $15.50 per hour

The Student shall:

• abide by all safety rules and procedures of Company.

• exert best efforts in receiving training and cooperate with and follow the instructions of employees of Company

• maintain strictly the confidences of Company, the customers of Company, all information or data received regarding Company and any of its trade secrets or any other confidential business information received by the Student

Eligibility requirement:

• Student shall be at least 17 years of age

• Must be a resident of New York State and/or attend a school in New York State