Job Description

BC10 Philadelphia is seeking news interns. Interns will learn about the day-to-day operations of the news industry and will have the opportunity to accompany reporters and crews on stories and produce team news stories online and for demo reels.

** Job Description :**

Assignment Desk

• Make beat checks, data entry of current and future news assignments.
• Assist in phone calls, sorting/distributing newsroom mail.
• Coordinate guests and make tape dubs.
• May shadow news crews in the field.

Reporting/Writing/Producing/Editing

• Guest coordinating, gathering segment guests
• Log sound bites and data entry for future files
• May shadow news crews in the field and/or field produce on occasion
• Experience with non-linear editing helpful

Consumer/Investigative Research

• Perform background research working with consumer and political reporters.
• Talk with contacts and follow up on emails and setting up stories.
• Screen calls and email for good story ideas
• May shadow news crews in the field

Photojournalism

• Understand and practice ethical journalism
• Understand and practice safety guidelines in the field
• Learn fundamentals of photojournalism
• Learn fundamentals of video editing
• Display positive work ethic and ability to work under tight deadline

Weather/ Meteorology

• gather, analyze, and interpret data from various sources on developing weather forecasts.
• Create weather graphics, maps, and reports
• Monitor real-time weather events.
• Work closely with senior meteorologists, attend team briefings, and support daily editorial or research tasks.
• Assist with updating social media content, or other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• You must be in pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree at an accredited institution.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in United States.
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA

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.