Studio Production Interns – Studio Production

Job Description

Intern – Studio Crew | Sinclair Inc.

The Tone:
This is an unpaid internship at Sinclair Inc.’s KUTV station, located in Salt Lake City, UT. Sinclair Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports, known for owning, operating, and/or providing services to 178 television stations across 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks. The company also owns Tennis Channel, several multicast networks like CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest, and its AMP Media produces digital content and original podcasts. This role is a vital opportunity for students to gain a comprehensive understanding of how live newscasts are produced, both from within the control room and directly on the studio set. Sinclair fosters a goal-oriented culture with an emphasis on its people, offering an environment that encourages upward mobility and success, and this internship is designed for observational learning alongside hands-on experiences that directly contribute to daily live newscasts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Unpaid Internship
• Location: In-person, Salt Lake City, UT

• Mission: To learn and actively contribute to the daily production and accomplishment of live newscasts.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Understand: Gain insight into the processes and mechanics of newscast accomplishment from inside the control room.
• Comprehend: Develop an understanding of how newscasts are executed from the studio set.
• Observe: Participate in structured observational learning experiences within a live news environment.
• Practice: Engage in hands-on experiences related to studio production and live broadcasting.
• Contribute: Play an active and involved role in the production of live newscasts every day.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student currently pursuing studies in journalism, mass communications, communications, film, or a related academic field.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience required; a keen interest and desire to experience the operations of news firsthand is essential.
• Skills: Eagerness to learn, strong observational skills, and a proactive attitude for active participation in a live news environment.