Summer Intern - News

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

Meet the Press:
• Observe and participate in planning, research and taping involved in the production of a national network news program
• Assist in maintaining extensive political research files as well as in compiling research for the show and other projects, including The Chuck Toddcast and ''MTP Daily'' on MSNBC
• Assist producers with production preparation, digital initiatives and an assortment of other show related tasks
• Take initiative to suggest new digital trends, potential guests, and topics for the show and associated channels

Political Unit:
• Collaborate directly with reporters and editors to generate story ideas for the ''Meet the Press Blog,'' including use of in-house coverage and live events to help form pitches
• Finding, contacting and interviewing subjects for stories, primarily via telephone and internet
• Writing stories for publication on the ''Meet the Press Blog''
• Contributing daily research to ''Meet the Press: First Read'' and additional long-term reporting projects
• Assisting in daily calls with the political unit, including discussing ideas to inform coverage on Meet the Press
• Fact-checking reporting by the political unit in its coverage of national stories

White House Unit:
• Assisting White House Producers with screening and logging of Presidential events and Senior Administration Official remarks and briefings
• Transcribing interviews and sound bites of the President and other members of the Cabinet and Administration
• Researching stories via internet and telephone as well as NBC archives
• Preparing information for White House Correspondents on specific topic matters from various sources, including editorial notes and news articles
• Finding and contacting interview subjects

Capitol Hill Unit
• Logging and transcribing press conferences, hearings and interviews
• Researching stories about politics and policy for Hill correspondents and producers
• Assisting producers with logistics and editorial planning
• Attending stakeouts on Capitol Hill as needed
• Producing liveshots for correspondents as needed

CNBC Production/Reporting:
• Working directly with CNBC reporters, anchors, producers, editors and photographers
• Assisting producers at live locations across Washington, DC including Capitol Hill and the White House
• Pitching and reporting your own stories for CNBC.com
• Collaborating on podcast production
• Contributing to social media efforts across all platforms
• Monitoring and transcribing live events

Application Deadline: Summer 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).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal.

Additional Job Requirements
• If selected for an in-person internship, must be willing to work in Washington, DC.
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics
• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• 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-g634y0-3-139-70-131-42 in your application.