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Internship

Intern - Business Office

CBS Television Stations

Chicago, IL 02-17-2020
 
  • Paid
  • Internship
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A unique learning opportunity for 2020/2021 college students interested in pursuing a career in the TV Business Offices concentrating on the Newsroom environment; interns will gain valuable exposure and experience in areas of the newsroom.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

NEWS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
• The Business Intern is someone who has an understanding of a several business aspects, as well as the desire to learn in a newsroom environment. The Business Intern will assist the News Business Managers in many aspects of the business office responsibilities.
• Intern will be side by side with news department professionals, learning their craft and gaining valuable experience and knowledge.
• Each internship will be for approximately 3 months/1 semester. The candidate who is selected must be enrolled in college. This is a paid internship.
• The Internship will be considered "at will" employees and the Program can end at any time during each three/six month period at the station's sole discretion.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Results-Oriented, Dependable, Detail-Oriented, Courteous

Only those individuals who are highly motivated need apply.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Currently seeking a Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Business, Journalism or Communications.
• Strong social media and writing skills are preferred.
• Participation in college business offices/environment will be taken into account.
• Previous internship or business experience is helpful but not required.
• Excellent communication and computer skills are necessary.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxoozg-216-73-216-117-42 in your application.