NBC Boston Digital News Intern - Spring 2025

NBCUniversal

NBC Boston Digital News Intern - Spring 2025

Needham, MA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Pitch, report and write news and features
    • Pitch, shoot and edit packaged video pieces for social media platforms in conjunction with the Digital staff and on-air reporters
    • Identify opportunities for interaction on social media platforms with live conversations between reporters and story sources
    • Cut video from linear shows for use on websites, apps and social media
    • Identify opportunities for graphics and data visualization
    • Shadow digital editors, TV producers, assignment desk editors and others
    • Assist with social media
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Basic Qualifications:

    • In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress

    • Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)

    • Must be bilingual in Spanish (written and verbal).

    • Must be 18 years of age or older

    • Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal

    • Need to be able to work on-site in Needham MA

    Internships at NBCUniversal are paid and do not require course credit.

    Desired Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Previous internship experience or on-campus involvement

    • Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures

    • Strong written and oral communication skills

    • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

    • Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs

    • Excellent computer skills (especially search skills)

    • In-depth understanding and use of producing vertical video for platforms like Instagram and TikTok

    • Proficiency in video editing software like Adobe Premiere

    • Knowledge of the Boston MA metropolitan area

    Additional Information

    As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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