Intern - Creative Services

Job Description

Intern - WVTM Creative Services

WVTM 13, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, AL, recognizes that a good internship program can add practical experience to the education a student gains in college or graduate school. Therefore, the station has established an Internship Program in which students may work one semester and earn academic credit. There are a variety of paid internship opportunities available to currently enrolled college students. Interns will be closely supervised and critiqued in order to maximize the learning experience. The intern will report to the Creative Services Director.

WVTM 13's Creative Services department is responsible for the branding and promotional development of the station. The intern will gain a general understanding of how a television Creative Services department runs. They will learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective topical promotion for WVTM 13.

Interns will learn to:
• Understand the fundamentals of writing and producing effective news topical promotion.
• Explore broadcast and digital marketing and learn the responsibilities of the Creative Services Department.
• Gain production experience on promotional and commercial shoots, both in-house and on location.
• Observe unlimited newscasts and editing sessions.
• Draft topical copy for WVTM 13 and for as well as other special news segments.
• Gain an understanding of WVTM's commitment to the community through PSA production.
• Apply writing and communication skills in a professional environment.

A cover letter is required with the following information:
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to work

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxj4mo-13-59-100-42-42 in your application.