Summer Internship

Summer Internship - YNN Syracuse Job

Job Description: SUMMARY: We offer opportunities to students who are motivated and eager to learn about broadcast journalism and gain valuable experience in a newsroom environment. The following departments are looking for interns who will help plan, execute and coordinate various aspects of news media. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? News: Intern will learn one or more News Department positions, including, but not limited to Videojournalist, Assignment Editor, and Associate Producer. As a Videojournalist, the News Intern will learn some or all of the following functions: using creativity and imagination, and exercising strong professional news judgment, gathering information, conducting interviews, shooting videos, producing and reporting assigned stories and events on a daily basis. Intern will develop a functional knowledge in the use of field cameras, gear and editing systems. Must become proficient in photojournalism and video editing technique. As an Associate Producer, the News Intern will learn some or all of the following functions: write news stories for assigned newscasts that are factually accurate, fair and balanced in content, and written in a clear and concise conversational manner, and meeting required deadlines according to the producer?s instructions.As an Assignment Editor, the News Intern will learn some or all of the following functions: assign news coverage/handles logistics of deploying news crews, gather and research story ideas through sources, beat calls, wire services, newspapers, magazines, web sites, radio and television news, and demonstrate sound news judgment in selecting and/or recommending stories. ? Sports: Responsible for learning to produce clear, concise and accurate sports segments and stories as assigned. Select and prepare graphics and editorial content. Assist in shooting and editing sports video and stories utilizing field cameras, gear and editing systems. Assist in developing and producing sports feature and franchise stories. Assist in producing weekly high school football show. Learn to archive video that will give the department easy access for future use. Maintain thorough knowledge of sports in cable viewing. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates for internships MUST: ? Receive academic credits for the internship assignment. ? Have strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication skills, leadership and organizational abilities. ? Maintain a professional appearance, be enthusiastic, and have a demonstrated interest in journalism and news. ? Be able to commit to interning approximately 16 hours per week. ? Coursework and previous internship experience in communications, journalism or related field is preferred. FCC Unit_TWC: NWNYC - Local News New York Controlling Establishment ID: 00234 - Syracuse Erie Blvd Nearest Major Market: Syracuse Job Segments: Creative, Editor, Entry Level, Franchise, Intern, Journalism, Part Time, Publishing, Research, Retail, Seasonal, Summer Internship, TV