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NBCUniversal · 1 day ago

KTLM News Intern

McAllen, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, and they are seeking a KTLM News Intern to provide students with real-world experience in a high-energy newsroom. Interns will participate in the editorial process, learn technical aspects of news gathering, and assist on the assignment desk while gaining exposure to various units within the news operation.

BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNews

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in daily editorial process: planning, researching, newsgathering, logging, writing and editing

Learn editorial and technical aspects of news gathering

Shadow producers and assignment editors

Handle daily office administration functions and assist on the assignment desk

Create individual special project opportunities

Interns should have some experience in journalism, at least in the classroom, but preferably in a television newsroom setting

Schedule requirements: Interns should be willing to work a variety of shifts in order to get the best experience

Qualification

Bilingual in SpanishJournalism experienceCommunication skillsAttention to detailInterest in current affairsComputer skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkWork independently

Required

In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress

Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)

Must receive credit for an internship

Must be bilingual in Spanish (written and verbal)

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal

Need to be able to work on-site in McAllen, Texas

Preferred

Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures

Strong written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs

Excellent computer skills (especially search skills)

Desired Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research

Company

NBCUniversal

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NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.

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