Spring Intern - KGO-TV Assignment Desk News

Job Description

KGO-TV (ABC7) Assignment Desk News Intern, Spring 2023

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

KGO-TV is an ABC owned television station (OTVS), located in San Francisco, near the city's iconic waterfront. The station is in the #8 ranked television market in the country. You will have the opportunity to observe and participate in the daily work and operations of a major market television station.

A Day in the Life…

The internship program is designed to provide students with an educational experience that complements their academic studies. Interns will have an opportunity to participate in the daily work and operations of a major market television station.

Some of your projects with the KGO Assignment Desk team may include:
• The opportunity to attend production meetings
• Assist the assignment desk
• Answer phones and conduct beat checks
• View and log tapes
• Transcribe interviews
• Research new topics (including online/social media news research)
• Aid in the planning of news series
• Observe editors, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews
• Travel with reporters and field crews for stories and live remotes on occasion, when health and safety requirements are met

What we are looking for…
• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related major
• Experience with MS Office
• Prior newsroom internship
• Strong, ongoing knowledge of hard news/current events
• Strong writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications
• Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year or recently graduated within the past 6 months
• Courses taken in producing/writing/editing
• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and new media production; and/or television news script writing.
• Thorough knowledge/experience using social media.
• Knowledge of news software such as Dalet.

Required Education:
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class, or be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last 6 months at time of application, or be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program

Additional Details:
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the US
• All candidates must be at least 18 years old
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program

Program Dates:
• All candidates must be available from January 2023 through early June 2023
• All candidates must be available to work 20 hours per week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends and holidays)
• All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
• All candidates must be able to work in the San Francisco office and provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

This position is with KGO Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-reqno7-13-58-137-218-42 in your application.