Summer / Fall Intern - KTRK-TV Assignment Desk

Job Description

KTRK-TV (ABC13) Assignment Desk Internship, Summer/Fall 2022

KTRK-TV is an ABC owned television station (OTVS), located in a state-of-the-art facility in Houston, Texas. ABC13 (KTRK) Houston's news leader is one of the most technically advanced television stations in the country. The station is a champion of innovation and is at the forefront of the changing media landscape.
Our offices and studios are located in the Greenway Plaza area.

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

Responsibilities:

A day in the life…
Some of your projects with the KTRK-TV Assignment Desk team may include:
• Assisting the assignment desk, including
• Making beat-checks
• Answering viewer tip calls
• Monitoring police and fire radios
• Confirming and vetting information to help develop stories
• Searching social media for story ideas
• Attend and take notes at press conferences/court cases

Basic Qualifications:

What you bring to the role…
• Interest in pursuing a career in television/multi-media field
• Being detail-oriented and able to handle many different responsibilities at the same time
• Good news judgment and strong communication skills are essential, along with strong writing skills
• Good working knowledge with the use of social media for news gathering
• Has an attention to detail and set priorities
• Passion For News
• Flexibility and Ability to Multi Task in a Fast Paced Environment

Preferred Qualifications:
• Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year or recent graduates
• Majoring in Journalism, Digital Media, Radio, Television and Film, Mass Communications
• Taken a class in Digital Media/Journalism
• Experience shooting and editing video
• Experience working with Adobe Premiere

Required Education
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college/university taking at least one class in the semester prior to participation in the internship program, or recently graduated within six months at time of application.

Additional Information:

Internship Eligibility:
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the US

Work Environment
• All candidates must be available from May/June 2022 through early January 2023
• All candidates must be available to work 20-24 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 Houston office and provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

The General Entertainment Content group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwmx2n-3-144-35-148-42 in your application.