KAAL-TV in Rochester is seeking an Intern for News.
Business Unit
KAAL-TV
Employee Classification
Part Time Temporary
About Us
As an ABC6 News (KAAL-TV) employee, you are surrounded by opportunity while experiencing a forward-thinking philosophy. You will work among passionate, engaged professionals who work together to create content on Television and Digital platforms for our audience. Whether you are searching for a career On-Air, Behind-the-Scenes, or Marketing & Promotion, there is an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive within ABC6 News and Hubbard Broadcasting.
Job Overview
The Summer News Intern will gain hands-on experience in the daily operations of a fast-paced newsroom while working closely with reporters, producers, photographers, and assignment editors.
Job Responsibilities
- Learn and support the day-to-day operations of the news department.
- Research, develop, and pitch story ideas during daily editorial meetings.
- Contact sources and gather information to support reporters, photographers, and producers.
- Assist with newsroom functions, including:
- Camera operation and field production
- Video editing
- Script writing
- Web and social media posting
- Newscast production.
- Accompany news staff into the field to conduct interviews, shoot video, and assist with reporting on news stories.
- Shadow and assist reporters, producers, and assignment editors as assigned.
- Help coordinate and oversee the daily handoff of information between newsroom staff to ensure clear and timely communication.
- Maintain a professional, positive, and collaborative attitude while working closely with the news team.
- Perform additional duties as assigned that contribute to department and station goals.
Qualifications
- Must be a student currently enrolled in a degree program at a trade school, college, or university that recognizes the internship for academic credit, or where an internship is required or recommended for graduation. Documentation of eligibility is required.
- Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate information related to news events clearly and accurately to newsroom staff.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and deadline-driven newsroom environment.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn in a high-performance setting.
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Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, as newsroom schedules require.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
The hourly rate of pay for this position is $11.41 per hour.
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
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