News Intern - Military Veterans
at Hearst
Come join KOCO, the Oklahoma City ABC affiliate of Hearst Television!
As a KOCO Intern you will come to understand how a professional newsroom operates and be expected to contribute to that operation. The internship will be hands-on.
On a daily basis, interns will be in the middle of the newsroom assisting reporters and producers. Interns will also have the opportunity to accompany crews in the field and may even have the opportunity to field produce on their own.
Interns have the opportunity to work with the news team on researching/gathering information on stories and with production.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with writing vo/spots & packages
- Assisting reporters, producers and photographers on shoots.
- Logging interviews
- Writing stories for newscasts
- Assisting with coordination of content within the newsroom.
- Helping with daily newsroom operations as assigned.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates should be able to react and adapt to breaking news. Versatility a must as interns handle a wide range of topics and subjects, be up-to-date on current events and work well in a team dynamic. Strong editorial, writing and technical skills a must.
Experience:
Qualified candidates should have a journalism interest, and previous experience - either college classes in journalism or an internship in a local newsroom.
Oklahoma City, OK
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