Specials Internship Chicago, Illinois - Specials Internship REF#: 32392 CBS BUSINESS UNIT: CBS Television Stations JOB TYPE: Paid Intern JOB SCHEDULE: Part-Time JOB LOCATION: Chicago, IL ABOUT US: CBS Television Stations consists of 29 owned-and-operated stations, including 16 that are part of the CBS Television Network, eight affiliates of The CW Network, three independent stations and two MyNetworkTV affiliates. Among its stations are WCBS-TV and WLNY-TV (New York), KCBS-TV and KCAL-TV (Los Angeles), WBBM-TV (Chicago), KYW-TV and WPSG-TV (Philadelphia), KTVT-TV and KTXA-TV (Dallas-Ft. Worth), KPIX-TV and KBCW-TV (San Francisco), WBZ-TV and WSBK-TV (Boston), WUPA-TV (Atlanta), WWJ-TV and WKBD-TV (Detroit), KSTW-TV (Seattle), WTOG-TV (Tampa-St. Petersburg), WCCO-TV (Minneapolis), KCNC-TV (Denver), WFOR-TV and WBFS-TV (Miami), KOVR-TV and KMAX-TV (Sacramento), KDKA-TV and WPCW-TV (Pittsburgh), WJZ-TV (Baltimore), as well as WCCO-TVs satellite stations KCCO-TV (Alexandria, Minn.) and KCCW-TV (Walker, Minn.). DESCRIPTION: PURPOSE OF POSITION: A unique learning opportunity for 2019 college students interested in pursuing a career in TV News; interns will gain valuable exposure and experience in areas of the newsroom including the Assignment Desk, Planning Desk, Investigative Unit, Special Projects and Sports. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: NEWS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - Interns in Special Projects have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of stories from hard news to features. They work closely with producers and reporters and can accompany them on shoots. Responsibilities include research, pre-interviews by phone and tape logging. - Intern will be side by side with news department professionals, learning their craft and gaining valuable experience and knowledge. - Each internship will be for approximately 3 months/1 semester. Candidates who are selected must be enrolled in college. This is a paid internship. - The Internship will be considered "at will" employees and the Program can end at any time during each three/six month period at the station's sole discretion. QUALIFICATIONS: CORE COMPETENCIES: Results-Oriented, Dependable, Detail-Oriented, Courteous Only those individuals who are highly motivated need apply. Qualifications: PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: - Currently seeking a Bachelors or Masters degree, preferably in Journalism or Communications. - Strong social media and writing skills are preferred. - Participation in college radio/TV stations/newspapers, magazines and websites will be taken into account. - Previous internship or newsroom experience is very helpful. - Excellent communication and computer skills are necessary. EEO STATEMENT: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled