Summer Intern - News

Job Description

Responsibilities

Noticiero Telemundo Chicago is looking for an intern to join our enthusiastic multiplatform content team!

If you are inquisitive about the world around you, have proficiency in search and social platforms and desire hands-on experience in a local news content environment, we need you on our team.

We are hiring interns to assist in the production of content across all our platforms.

Responsibilities:
• Assist the assignment desk in gathering and verifying information
• Make calls and set up interviews for stories on tight deadlines
• Research and find elements for reporters and producers on daily and long-term stories
• Job Shadow: reporters, producers, assignment desk, digital editors,
• Log interviews, and pre-select content for stories
• Write content for digital platforms
• File various department reports as needed
• Other production functions as needed

Qualifications

Summer 2023 Internship Program:
• Applications Close: March 10, 2023 at 11:59pm CT. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – don't delay!
• Program Dates: June 5 – August 11, 2023
• Recent graduates will NOT be eligible for this program

Basic Qualifications:
• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the length of the program 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
• IN-PERSON/HYBRID must be willing to work in Chicago, IL

Desired Characteristics:
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred
• Responsible, punctual, creative, and professional
• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English and Spanish
• Knowledge of all digital platform
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when needed

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjpp70-216-73-216-84-42 in your application.