A Newsroom Intern at News 9 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture.
Job Summary: The Newsroom Intern will assist and observe in the workings of a newsroom at Griffin Media and News 9 in the OKC office.
Job Responsibilities
Intern will learn basic producer skills including writing, researching facts, logging video, timing of stories and newscast, utilizing wire services, and prompter operation
Intern will learn basic reporting skills including interviewing sources, logging video, writing stories, and appearing on camera
Intern will learn basic web skills including writing and posting stories to News9.com, as well as using social media to post and gather news
Further learning opportunities will be possible by shadowing different members of our diverse station
Job Schedule: This is an unpaid internship for college credit. We are flexible on schedule, but you must meet your hours required for credits. Internships available for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Essential Qualities
Humble: A habit of sharing successes, putting the team first, and working for the good of the team. A “we” not “me” attitude. The ability to give and receive constructive criticism. Observe and employ the Golden Rule.
Hungry: Exhibit a strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
Smart: The virtue of being interpersonally smart about the interactions and relationships of those you encounter.
Positive Attitude: Exhibited by focusing on opportunities not problems, see the glass as half-full not half-empty.
Sense of Urgency: How we react and respond.
Skills And Requirements
GPA of 2.75 or above
Intern must have completed 60 credit hours toward their degree. Copy of official transcript must be uploaded with application.
Intern candidates must be self-motivated and work well with others.
Professional dress is expected at all times.
Availability for internship up to 16 hours per week.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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