Television Production Intern - Public Affairs (Paid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) offers a Television Production Internship in Lexington, KY as part of the O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship. Paid hourly wage with the opportunity to earn two stipends during the semester for meeting performance markers.

Interns will work on programs such as Comment on Kentucky, Kentucky Tonight, Kentucky Edition, News Quiz, and legislative coverage, gaining hands-on experience in production, communications, and journalism.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in a related field and during internship.
• Completed at least 24 academic credit hours or equivalent.
• Strong computer, writing and communication skills with coursework or interest in Public Media, Journalism, Civics or Politics.

Responsibilities

• Video: assisting in camera operation in field and studio.
• Audio: assisting audio technicians in field and 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, scheduling and hosting guests; assisting producers.
• Legislative Support: support in all production areas in Frankfort and Lexington.

Skills

Computer skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Public media interest

Education

Pursuing degree in related field

24 academic credit hours completed

Job description

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) offers a Television Production Internship in Lexington, KY as part of the O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship. Paid hourly wage with the opportunity to earn two stipends during the semester for meeting performance markers.

Interns will work on programs such as Comment on Kentucky, Kentucky Tonight, Kentucky Edition, News Quiz, and legislative coverage, gaining hands-on experience in production, communications, and journalism.