JOB TITLE: Spring Internship
COMPANY: News 14 Carolina
LOCATION: Raleigh, N.C.
TO APPLY: www.timewarnercable.com/careers, Requisition #131626BR
We offer opportunities to students who are motivated and eager to learn about broadcast journalism and gain valuable experience in a newsroom environment. Currently there are internship opportunities in Raleigh, Greensboro, Charlotte and Wilmington, N.C. The following departments are looking for interns who will help plan, execute and coordinate various aspects of news media.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting– Shadow reporters in the field, news writing, interviewing and assisting in the production of news stories.
• Photojournalism – Shadow photojournalists in the field, electronic news gathering, lighting and audio and non-linear digital editing.
• Producing – Shadow producers, news writing, work with reporters and anchors to determine story form and content, assemble newscasts.
• Sports – Shadow sports staff, sports writing, monitors and log sports video, videotape editing.
• Web Production – create, edit and publish content on news14.com, assist Web staff with production of interactive features and contribute to social media initiatives
• Meteorology – work closely with staff meteorologists on developing forecasts and updating graphics for on-air use
• Master Control – Will learn how to operate the Dalet Automation system (controlling news wheels), cue control rooms/talent during live events via IFB panels, operate IVDR backup system, will learn how to extract/edit video from the FIFO system, and will get an overview on basic microwave and satellite tuning.
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• Control Rooms – Will learn basic functionality of Soundcraft/Amek audio boards, will learn how to operate cameras via robotic automation system (Telemetrics), will learn how to operate Teleprompter system (BDL), will learn how to set (audio) mix-minus for anchors and field talent. In addition, the intern will shadow the Technical director, learning how to execute clip production (rolling video elements from the Production control room application), live show rundowns, communicate with talent via IFB, video switching, and will learn how to manipulate the graphics interface (VIZRT).
• Carolina On Demand – Serve as On Demand/Social Media interns for High School Sports and Lifestyle segments. Must be available some Friday nights and Saturdays to send back video, pictures, and information for Facebook and Twitter. Learn how to digitize files and video. Complete metadata for Carolina On Demand assests. Attend Travel or Cooking shoot to get field production experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for internships MUST:
• Receive academic credits for the internship assignment.
• Have strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication skills, leadership and organizational abilities.
• Maintain a professional appearance, be enthusiastic, and have a demonstrated interest in journalism and news.
• Be able to commit to interning approximately 16 hours per week.
• Coursework and previous internship experience in communications, journalism or related field is preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Specify the desired location and type of position you are interested and rationale for selecting this area in the cover letter. Interested students must complete the online application at www.timewarnercable.com/careers.