Summer Veteran Internship
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Full Time Unpaid Internship
CBS Corporation recognizes the hard work and dedication it takes to serve our country. We value the skills you developed during your time in the military – leadership, problem solving, teamwork and attention to detail, to name a few. These same qualities are essential to our success as a company. We are committed to fostering an environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds. We work toward creating a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth.
CBS Corporation is launching its Summer 2016 Veteran Internship Program for qualified college Veteran students who are enrolled full-time in an accredited university.
Through this initiative, we are committed to supporting the career development of our veterans by offering hands-on experience, career-building workshops, professional development courses and the opportunity to network with the best in our business. Although the following internships (listed below) are based in various departments, the program will be coordinated so participants take part in all of the aforementioned learning opportunities.
CBS Corporation is encouraging Veterans who are current full-time college students to apply. All of the following internships are paid and located in either New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Sacramento or Chicago. Each description provides more detail about the specific internship.
CBS TV Stations – Chicago, IL
News- A unique learning opportunity for 2015 college students interested in pursuing a career in TV News; interns will gain valuable exposure and experience in areas of the newsroom including the Assignment Desk, Planning Desk, Investigative Unit and Sports.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
NEWS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
• News Interns will help answer phones at the Assignment Desk, develop skills for checking out news stories, log video tape and help reporters and producers research stories. Interns may also have the opportunity to accompany producers and reporters in the field at news conferences and other assignments. Interns will get experience in using social media for news gathering.
• Interns in Investigative do legal research, in-depth pre-interviewing, document searches, general research and tape logging. They will also have the opportunity to accompany producers and reporters in the field.
• Interns in Special Projects have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of stories from hard news to features. They work closely with producers and reporters and can accompany them on shoots. Responsibilities include research, pre-interviews by phone and tape logging.
• Interns in the Sports Department will have the opportunity to log video, research stories, and accompany reporters and producers in the field on occasion.
• Intern will be side by side with news department professionals, learning their craft and gaining valuable experience and knowledge.
• The Internship will be considered ''at will'' employees and the Program can end at any time during each three month period at the station's sole discretion.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Must be a Veteran or honorably discharged from the US Armed Forces.
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university through December 2016.
- Be able to work 20 to 30 hours per week.
- Results-Oriented, Dependable, Detail-Oriented, Courteous.
- Only those individuals who are highly motivated need apply.
- Currently seeking a Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Journalism or Communications.
- Strong social media and writing skills are preferred.
- Participation in college radio/TV stations/newspapers, magazines and websites will be taken into account.
- Previous internship or newsroom experience is very helpful.
- Excellent communication and computer skills are necessary.
EEO Statement: : Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled