Fall Intern - TV News Technical Operations

Job Description

Responsibilities
Opportunities may include (but are not limited to):

Technical Production:
• Observing and understanding the different technical operations on a network level
• Screening and logging video for various sources, including transcribing interviews
• Assisting technical crew with daily assignments
• Learning different areas such as audio, video, mobile studio truck, satellite truck, studio crew, engineering services, editors, archivists, etc.
• Assisting the engineering department with daily tasks

Andrea Mitchell Reports:
• Researching stories and leads, primarily via telephone and internet
• Preparing research materials for Andrea Mitchell and producers from various sources, including editorial notes
• Assisting with TODAY and Nightly News packages
• Finding and contacting interview subjects; setting up interviews
• Greeting and escorting on-air show guests and panelists
• Running research and scripts to the studio while on-air
• Screening and logging video from various sources, transcribing interviews

Application Deadline: Fall Internship postings are live for a limited time only, apply today!

Qualifications/Requirements
In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress.

Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal

Must be able to work on-site in Washington DC

Desired Characteristics

Strong interest in the media industry

Commitment to building an inclusive work environment

Ability to multitask and highly organized

Excellent verbal and written communication

Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement

Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs

Desired majors: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Political Science, Production, Technical Operations

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw7xjk-18-117-111-1-42 in your application.