Nexstar Media Group Inc. Kansas City , MO 64126
Posted 4 weeks ago
WDAF-TV in Kansas City has unpaid internships available for qualified students studying broadcast journalism, video production, and other communication degrees. This internship will provide an opportunity to experience and learn the fundamentals of Creative Services and marketing, how it relates to other departments within a television station, and ultimately, how it defines the station's on-air look, identity and brand.
In addition, this internship will provide an opportunity to actively participate in the production of news promotion, integrated sales content, and original web content. This internship is designed to marry course of study to hands-on experience. The Intern will also have the opportunity to shadow professionals and gain hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
Assist News Topical producers with procuring materials needed for daily production
Help research developing stories
Log footage
Shadow producers on location shoots
Help develop and create digital content
Assist with organizing footage
Learn how to write voice-over copy and baseball drop-in copy
Shadow and observe how the Writer/Producers create spots and how those spots are put together in the edit room.
Help keep track of all the incoming materials, and potentially assist and coordinate shoots
Learn the process of how a promo gets to air
Administrative duties as assigned
Will be well supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience
Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor
Requirements & Skills:
Can work in the US legally without any sponsorship
Be of advanced skill level due to complexity of projects
A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn
Previous internship experience a plus
Some knowledge of Premiere and/or after effects is a plus.
Coursework and/or practical work in the following areas:
Writing
Nexstar Media Group Inc.