Creative News Intern
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Job Description
About Company:
Blue Ridge Communications TV-13 (BRC13) offers internships at their main studio in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Pencor and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Job Description:
BRC13 is offering Creative News Internships. This is an opportunity to learn skills necessary to become a News Reporter, Anchor, Producer, Copywriter, or Field Producer. Interns become working members of the “BRC13” News team.
Responsibilities Include:
• Accompanying reporter on assignments
• Taking part and bringing ideas to daily news meetings
• Beat calls
• Researching stories
• Writing stories
• Accompanying videographer and conducting interviews in the field
• Running teleprompter or studio camera for live newscasts
• Organizing graphics for the newscast
• Editing video
• Other duties as assigned
BRC13 internships aim to provide “on the job” experience to supplement college learning.
Internship Schedule:
• Summer: May-August (Interviews begin in March)
• Fall: September-December (Interviews begin in June)
• Spring: January-April (Interviews begin in October)
Additional Notes:
• No intern will work in any on-air capacity.
• They accept credit and non-credit interns.
• There are two steps to apply
• All interviews and internships are conducted at their Studio at 936 Elm Street, Lehighton PA 18235.
• Internship hours are weekdays only – a shift is 9:30am-6pm (interns may work as little as two or as many as 5 days a week depending on college requirements and availability).
• Interns are required to successfully complete a background check and drug testing prior to beginning any internship with BRC13.
Qualifications:
• Must have completed at least one year of college
• Broadcast Journalism or equivalent communications majors preferred
• Established residency in Pennsylvania
• Valid PA Driver’s License and good driving record
• Writing Skills
• Video Editing Skills
• Production Skills
• Reporting Skills
• Videography Skills
• Camera Operation Skills
• Operations Technology
Application:
If you have a demo reel (preferred), send it along with a letter of intent to:
BRCTV-13 Internship
Attn: Marie Johns
936 Elm Street
Lehighton, PA 18235
mjohns@brctv13.com
