Fall Intern - Way - Newsgathering
CNN
Washington, DC
Responsibilities
Job Duties
Observe and participate in the planning of weekly public affairs program. Assist in online research and scheduling of guests
• Update and maintain the nbcwashington.com online community calendar
• Assist with planning, and participate in, special station events and projects
• Demonstrate good judgment, resourcefulness, confidence and a positive attitude in response to viewer comments and requests
• Monitor team meetings, compose minutes and circulate final copies to team members
• Conduct station tours
• Utilize Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other programs in execution of assignments
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments with short deadlines
• Spanish language proficiency a plus
Schedule requirements: Minimum two days per week (Tuesday and Friday), 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with some Saturdays and additional hours based on department needs and intern availability.
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• 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
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal
• Need to be able to work on-site in Washington, DC
Internships at NBCUniversal are paid and do not require course credit.
Deadline: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by February 16, 2020.
Summer Internship Program Dates: June 2020 – August 2020
Desired Characteristics
Desired Qualifications
Desired Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.
• Previous internship experience or on-campus involvement
• Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs
• Excellent computer skills (especially search skills)
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx68jg-216-73-216-118-42 in your application.