Summer / Fall Intern - KTRK-TV Marketing

Job Description

KTRK-TV (ABC13) Marketing 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.

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.

Responsibilities:

A day in the life…
Some of your projects with the KTRK-TV Marketing team may include:
• The opportunity to participate in the daily work and operations of a major market, television station
• Creating and publishing marketing content for the website
• Gain valuable experience in posting new content to all social media platforms
• Exposure to all areas related to producing marketing materials for a news station
• Will have an opportunity to participate in production meetings, create promotional material, and learn how to prioritize assignments.

Basic Qualifications:

What you bring to the role…
• Interest in pursuing a career in marketing/media field
• A strong desire to pursue a career as a multi-platform producer and willing to receive continual feedback
• Experience posting to social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)
• Strong writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to edit video

Preferred Qualifications:
• Majoring in Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Radio, Television and Film, or Mass Communications
• Taken a class in Marketing or Digital Media
• Ability to shoot video with a DSLR or any type of camera
• Ability to use Photoshop

Required Education
• 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

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.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization

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
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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-gx9wqo-3-145-16-90-42 in your application.