KOIN 6 Internships

Job Description

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Job Description:

KOIN 6, a broadcast and digital media company, offers internships to college students interested in journalism, communications, sales, and marketing. The KOIN 6 internship program provides college students interested in journalism and communications, as well as sales and marketing, a unique opportunity. The hands-on experience allows students to get an in-depth look into the field of broadcast and digital media from an array of perspectives and challenges students to use their knowledge in an applied industry setting.

Here’s a detailed breakdown:

• Internship Overview: The program is designed to provide hands-on experience in broadcast and digital media. Interns gain an in-depth look into the field from various perspectives.
• Requirements:
• College Credit Only: All positions are for college credit only.
• Hours: 16 hours per week, usually lasting 8-12 weeks.
• Eligibility: Must be a full-time college student, entering junior or senior year.
• Documentation: Must provide a letter from their academic advisor certifying junior/senior status and that academic credit will be received.
• Schedule: Interns need to set up an hourly schedule in advance with their supervisor that will sufficiently meet their school’s required credit hours.
• Duties: Interns are to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in the internship descriptions and other tasks as assigned by their supervisors.
• Unpaid Internship: The internships are unpaid.
• Location: KOIN 6 News, Portland Metro Area.
• Internship Areas: Opportunities are available in the following areas:
• Everyday Northwest and AM Extra Lifestyle Shows: Plan and prep for a lifestyle and entertainment show. Writing scripts, researching local businesses, confirming guest appearances and information, prop set up and take down.
• News: Work alongside the Assignment Desk, Weather, Photographers/Editors, and Reporters/Anchors. Requires a writing background, journalism majors preferred. Exceptional English and grammar skills and an eye for detail.
• Digital Media: Write for all forms of digital media. Produce and post multimedia stories about the Portland Metro Area; Create Facebook posts/Tweets promoting coverage; Assist in operating a dynamic website with regular updates as well as constantly emerging content. Writing/editing courses completed; Working knowledge of WordPress, CMS, social media platforms; Passion for telling local stories.
• Promotions: Assist in the creation and coordination of marketing and promotional activities.
• Sports Interns: Write, shoot, edit for sports reports in newscasts.
• Sales/Marketing/Programming: Learn phone etiquette and presentation skills and the importance of interaction between advertisers and the television station.
• Programming/Production: Learn the dub and digital editing process of commercials. Students may also be asked to produce commercials.
• Application Process:
• Online Application: Complete the online application.
• Documents: Attach a one-page cover letter describing your interest, expected benefits, the type of internship/position/department you seek, the semester you’re applying for, and the length of time you would like for your internship, along with your cover letter and resume as one document.
• Advisor Documentation: Provide documentation from your academic advisor that if selected, you will receive academic credit for completion of your internship.