Job Description
Participate in daily editorial process: planning, researching, newsgathering, logging, writing and editing
Learn editorial and technical aspects of news gathering
Shadow producers and assignment editors
Produce individual news stories for demo reels and online
Participate in studio anchor session
Research viewer calls and tips and assist on the assignment desk
Create individual special project opportunities
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
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
Interns should have some experience in journalism, at least in the classroom, but preferably in a television newsroom setting.
Schedule requirements: Interns should be willing to work a variety of shifts in order to get the best experience. Interns should be able to work at least two full weekdays.
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)
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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.