Specials and Investigative Intern
CBS Television Stations
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Full Time Unpaid Internship
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
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
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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 newsgathering.
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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.
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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.
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Interns in the
Sports Department will have the opportunity to log video, research stories, and
accompany reporters and producers in the field on occasion.
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Intern
will be side by side with news department professionals, learning their craft
and gaining valuable experience and knowledge.
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Candidates who are selected must be enrolled in
college. This is a paid internship.
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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.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Results-Oriented,
Dependable, Detail-Oriented, Courteous
Only
those individuals who are highly motivated need apply.
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
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Currently seeking a Bachelor's or Master's
degree, preferably in Journalism or Communications.
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Strong social media and writing skills are
preferred.
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Participation
in college radio/TV stations/newspapers, magazines and websites will be taken
into account.
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Previous
internship or newsroom experience is very helpful.
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Excellent
communication and computer skills are necessary.
EEO Statement:
:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled