Paid News Intern

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York State Broadcasters Association internship program offers a part-time paid internship at WROC-TV / Rochesterfirst.com for undergraduates. Interns will rotate through News Operations, Production/Creative Services, Digital Operations, and Technical/Engineering to gain hands-on experience in a working broadcast environment.

Applicants must be at least 17, reside in New York students, have own transportation, and be willing to work a scheduled timetable in business attire.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Residents of New York State and/or attending school in New York.
• Must have own transportation and flexibility in hours scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Spend time in key departments within the television station, such as News Operations, Production/Creative Services, Digital Operations, Technical/Engineering.

Job description

WROC-TV, Rochesterfirst.com have a part-time paid internship available for undergraduate students through The New York State Broadcasters Association. This program allows the ideal candidates the opportunity to experience firsthand how a television station operates. Candidates will spend time in key departments within the television station, such as News Operations, Production/Creative Services, Digital Operations, Technical/Engineering, among other things.

The ideal candidates MUST demonstrate professionalism and strive to reach the highest standard of excellence. Interns are required to work a specified schedule and work in business attire. They must also possess a strong collaborative spirit and understand the vision and creativity necessary to put on a newscast. The ideal candidate should have strong comprehensive writing and communication skills. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age. Residents of New York State and/or attending school in New York. Must have own transportation and flexibility in hours scheduled.

Salary Range: $16.00 Hourly