News 9 Spring Newsroom Intern

Description

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. 

Qualifications

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 (People 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.