Brief information regarding available Internships:
Lifestyle Show - Students will work alongside producers to plan and prep a Monday – Friday lifestyle and entertainment show. Duties to include writing scripts; researching local businesses; confirming guest appearances and information; prop set up and take down. Work to shut down after each show includes striking the set of props and kitchen cleanup. Assist with promotional events outside the station. Ability to multi-task; good communication skills are a must.
News – These positions require a writing background, journalism majors preferred. Students will work alongside and shadow the Assignment Desk, Weather, Photographers/Editors, and Reporters/Anchors. Applicants must have exceptional English and grammar skills and an eye for detail.
Digital Media - Students will learn to write for all forms of digital media. Produce and post multimedia stories about the Portland Metro Area; Create Facebook posts/Tweets promoting coverage; Assist in operating a dynamic website with regular updates as well as constantly emerging content. Writing/editing courses completed; Working knowledge of WordPress, CMS, social media platforms; Passion for telling local stories
Promotions – Students will assist in the creation and coordination of marketing and promotional activities. Must be creative, organized, and detailed oriented. Must be able to work with others in a fast-paced environment. Must be a problem solver, dependable, hard-working and creative. Interns must maintain flexible availability. Must be able to assist staff at station sponsored functions, which can include weekends and holidays.
Sports Interns - Students will write, shoot, edit for sports reports in newscasts. Interns will learn the day-to-day operations of a sports dept. TV Production courses completed and working knowledge of AVID, Final Cut, ADOBE Creative Suites is preferred
Sales – Students will learn phone etiquette and presentation skills and the importance of interaction between advertisers and the television station. Students may also work on creating sales presentations and gain an overall understanding of the sales process. Students should be outgoing and professional.
Programming/Production – Students will learn the dub and digital editing process of commercials. Students may also be asked to produce commercials. Assist on-air talents with board operation, taking phone requests and general administrative support. Applicants must be detail oriented.