Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital *** . *** Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all major networks. Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair!
We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team! As a part of our commitment to community ser *** and educational enrichment,
*** 7/**** 24/7 News (Rosslyn, VA location) offers a limited number of highly-sought unpaid internships aimed at providing a springboard for college students interested in developing careers in broadcast and/or cable television and human resources. These internships are made available to juniors and senior registered in a four-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university. Graduate students and students entering their second year in a two-year junior or community college program may also be considered. Student interns will experience all phases of a major market television station's day-to-day operations as a supplement to their academic curriculum.
Internship Areas include: - Entertainment
- Research and pitch story ides
- Social *** engagement through various platforms (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
- Write teases, banners and questions
- General News
- Shadow Reporters and Multi *** Journalist in the field
- Learn Assignment Desk basic duties
- Participate in Morning Meetings to pitch story ideas
- Weather
- Assist with making the forecasts each day with Meteorologist on duty
- Help build graphics with our WSI MAX system, WeatherBug computer as well as our Baron's Radar
- Work in front of the green screen on presentation with feedback from a Meteorologist
- Learn how to use forecast soundings in BUFKIT to help make a forecast
- Good Morning Washington
- Field experience with Reporters & Producers
- Edit video using technical software
- Social *** engagement
- Investigative News
- Set up and coordinate field interview
- Manage Seven On Your Side phone banks
- Worked with Producers, Photographers and Reporters to pitch story ideas
- Editorial/Photography
- Shadow Managing Editor in the field meeting various PR reps and freelance writers
- Manage social *** accounts
- Pitch story ideas for future articles
- Shadow Photographer in the field for assistance at shoots and events
- Creative Services/Promotions
- Participate in community events with Reporters and Anchors
- Shadow Producers to learn how to write promotional scripts
- Attend photo shoots for promotions
- Sports
- Research breaking sports stories
- Shadow Sportscasters in the field to include interviewing DC area sports team's players and coaches
- Write sports stories for the *** 7/****-TV website
- Web Operations
- Write and edit stories for the **** website and other social *** platforms
- Follow and stay in the know of trending topics
Required Skills
You must be : - A current college student who boasts a strong academic record (declared majors in Comms, Journalism, Broadcast)
- Must receive academic credit for the internship experience
- Able to receive college credit for this internship
- A responsible professional who has prior internship and/or work experience
- A candidate with a terrific attitude who can work well with a team as well as independently
- A creative self-starter who can communicate effectively and work well under constant deadline
- Willing to work mornings, nights and/ or weekends to support our newscasts varying hours (we will do our best to work with your schedule)
If interested in
Good Morning Washington : In addition to general requirements, must be able to work early mornings.
If interested in
Entertainment : In addition to general requirements, must be familiar with writing scripts and making banners. Must also have knowledge of social *** platforms and be able to stay on top of celebrity news and what's trending. Knowledge of ENPS is a plus.
If interested in
Web Operations : In addition to general requirements, must have excellent writing skills. Experience with web content, video editing or content management systems is a plus, but not required.
You must submit the following :
- Cover letter: Please include answers to the following questions:
1) Which internship area are you interested in?
2) Why are you interested in working with ****?
3) What are your career goals?
- One letter of recommendation
- Copy of your academic transcript
Transcripts and letters of recommendation can be attached to your online application or mailed to: ****-TV
Attn: Internship Coordinator
1100 Wilson Blvd, 6th Floor
Arlington, VA 22209
*Incomplete submissions will not be considered. *New inquiries/resumes for Summer Internships will NOT be processed after Friday, April 19, 2019. *** Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Job Location Arlington, Virginia, United States Company Location HR.****.Washington DC.Arlington.VA Position Type Intern