Summer / Fall Intern - KTRK-TV Community Engagement / Programming

Job Description

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:

Some of your projects with the KTRK-TV Community Engagement and Programming team may include:
• Working on a variety of community outreach, programming and digital initiatives.
• Opportunity for hands on experience identifying, producing, shooting, editing and publishing diverse hyperlocal stories.
• Assist with live special event programs, community event programs, community drives, forums and outreach.
• Assist with the organization and production of community outreach events, including scheduling of guests, help shooting, editing and gathering video.
• Creating content and posting community info to station website and social media.
• Assisting station on air talent with community drives/events.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to create community content.
• Ability to utilize strong significant planning, scheduling and execution skills.

Basic Qualifications:

What you bring to the role…
• Interest in pursuing a career in television/multi-media field
• The ability to shoot and edit on your cell phone
• Good working knowledge of social media platforms
• Attention to detail and organization skills
• Strong writing ability
• Passion for news
• Flexibility and ability to multi task in a fast paced environment on a deadline
• Strong organization skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Taken a class in Digital Media/Journalism
• Experience shooting and editing video
• Experience working with Adobe Premiere
• Strong writing skills, including AP style expertise
• Majoring in Journalism, Digital Media, Radio, Television and Film, or Mass Communications

Required Education
• Enrolled as a junior or senior student in an accredited college/university in the semester prior to the internship OR graduated within the past 6 months.

Additional Information:
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the US
• All candidates must be at least 18 years old
• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program or graduated with in the last 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship.
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session

Program Dates
• 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 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-gwmpky-3-135-183-187-42 in your application.