Sports Intern (KOIN/KRCW) unpaid

Category: Sports

Position/Title: Sports Intern (KOIN/KRCW) unpaid

Details: KOIN 6 TV/Portland’s CW, a Nexstar Media Inc. owned CBS and CW duopoly in Portland, Oregon has an opportunity for a Sports Intern.

SEMESTERS AVAILABLE: Opportunity available all semesters.

SCHEDULE: Shifts available Monday-Sunday; Nights and weekend availability are a must

WANTED: Hard-working interns with plenty of creativity and passion for sports. You must be prepared to work in a deadline-oriented environment with a positive attitude. Knowledge of sports on the local and national levels desired.

Vacancy Type: Part Time
Date Posted: 6/15/2023
Closing Date: 8/25/2023
City: Portland - 97201
State: Oregon
URL: http://www.koin.com

Experience: 

During this internship, you will:

Learn how to edit sports for air in daily newscasts
Learn how to operate professional-grade cameras
Learn how to write scripts for television
Learn the day-to-day operations of how a sports department runs
Monitor and log games, log satellite feeds.
Go out with sports reporter and photographer on a story.
After several weeks, may go out alone with a photographer to help gather sound and information for the producers and reporters.

Applicants must have:

1. Television production courses/background, including TV writing and editing

2. Working knowledge or AVID, Final Cut, ADOBE Creative Suites

3. Good communication skills

4. Ability to multi-task under pressure

Requirements:
The KOIN 6 internship program provides college students interested in journalism and communications, as well as sales and marketing, a unique opportunity. The hands-on experience allows students to get an in-depth look into the field of broadcast and digital media from an array of perspectives and challenges students to use their knowledge in an applied industry setting.

All positions are for college credit only, up to 16 hours per week, and usually last 8 to 12 weeks.

Criteria for acceptance:

Interns must be full-time students enrolled at a college or university, either in or entering into their junior or senior year. Interns must receive academic credit for their internship assignment.
Internships are unpaid and all interns must provide a letter from their academic advisor certifying they are a junior or senior and will be receiving academic credit for participation in and the completion of their internship. Your application will not be considered without this documentation.
Interns need to set up an hourly schedule in advance with their supervisor that will sufficiently meet their school’s required credit hours.
Interns are to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in the internship descriptions and other tasks as assigned by their supervisors.
 

Application Process:

Apply online here

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar/

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/details/Sports-Intern--KOIN-KRCW-_REQ-25743

Please include in your application a one-page cover letter describing your interest, expected benefits, the type of internship/position/department you seek, the semester you’re applying for, and the length of time you would like for your internship.

To be considered for the internship, you must be able to provide documentation from your academic adviser that if selected, you will receive academic credit for completion of your internship.

The Internship is related to an educational purpose and there is no guarantee or expectation that the activity will result in employment with the Company. The education received by the Intern from the internship is for express benefit of the Intern. The Intern does not replace or displace any employee of the Company. The Intern will receive direct and close supervision by an appropriate supervisor. This is an unpaid Internship and the Intern is not entitled to wages or any compensation or benefits for the time spent in the internship. We do not provide paid parking. Company is not liable for injury sustained or health conditions that may arise for the unpaid intern during the internship.

The Student shall:  Abide by all safety rules and procedures of Company.
Exert best efforts in receiving training and cooperate with and follow the instructions of employees of Company
Maintain strictly the confidences of Company, the customers of Company, all information or data received regarding Company and any of its trade secrets or any other confidential business information received by the Student
 

*****EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED****  

Contact:

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

Apply Online URL: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/details/Sports-Intern--KOIN-KRCW-_REQ-25743

***** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED *****