Paid TV Production Internship — Public Affairs

KET - Kentucky Educational Television; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hourly wage

Stipends for performance milestones

Job summary

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) invites driven college students to apply for the Television Production Internship (O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship) in Lexington, KY.

You will gain hands-on experience in production, communications, and journalism while working with seasoned KET professionals on public affairs programming. This paid internship offers an hourly wage plus the potential for two stipends during the semester for meeting performance milestones; evening hours are

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a degree in a related field at the time of application and during the internship.
• Must have completed at least 24 academic credit hours or equivalent and be in good academic standing.
• Must have strong computer, writing and communication skills with course work and or interest in Public Media, Journalism, Civics, or Politics.
• Must commit to at least 120 hours during one semester and have the flexibility to work evening hours.
• May require job-related travel including overnight stays; sitting and/or standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Video—Assisting in camera operation in the field and in the studio
• Audio—Assisting audio technicians in the field and in the studio
• Editing—Assisting in editing footage
• Graphic Design—Assisting in creating graphics for programs
• Production—Assisting with on-air promotion production; running teleprompter; logging and transcribing video and interviews
• Administrative—Researching content, legislation, and other information; scheduling and providing hospitality for guests appearing on programs; assisting producers and associate producers
• Legislative Support—Support in all areas of production in Frankfort and Lexington

Skills

Strong computer, writing and 1

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in a related field

Completed at least 24 academic credit hours

Job description

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) invites driven college students to apply for the Television Production Internship (O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship) in Lexington, KY.

You will gain hands-on experience in production, communications, and journalism while working with seasoned KET professionals on public affairs programming. This paid internship offers an hourly wage plus the potential for two stipends during the semester for meeting performance milestones; evening hours are