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Technical News Internship

Marketing · Part-time · PA, United States

Job description

Company: Blue Ridge Communications TV-13 

Shift: Variable 10AM-6:30PM

Pencor and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers

Technical News Interns have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to become a Videographer, Technical Director, Graphics Coordinator and Tapes Coordinator. Interns become working members of the "BRC13" News team.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Accompanying videographer on assignments

  • Taking part and bringing ideas to daily news meetings

  • Shooting video

  • Running teleprompter or studio camera for live newscasts

  • Editing video

  • Developing shoulder boxes and graphics for newscast

  • Editing bumpers and or teases for newscasts

  • Learning to Direct

Employers in the communications field need more than words on paper! We need a tangible product to evaluate a potential employee's ability. BRC13 provides experience by implementing the concepts students learn in college. Our "on the job" experience is not offered by many other companies! 

BRC13 offers a limited number of internships to students who have completed at least one year of college. We offer both credit and non-credit internships at our main studio in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Internships are awarded to the strongest candidates after an interview process. Please plan ahead and apply early!

Internship Schedules

  • Summer:  May-August (Interviews begin in March)

  • Fall:  September-December (Interviews begin in June)

  • Spring: January – April (Interviews begin in October)

Additional notes about our internships...

  • No intern will work in any on-air capacity

  • We accept credit and non-credit interns

  • There are two steps to apply (see below)

  • All interviews are conducted at our Studio at 936 Elm Street, Lehighton PA 18235. (all interns also work out of this location)

  • Internships hours are weekdays only – a shift is 9:30am-6pm (interns may work as little as two or as many as 5 days a week depending on college requirements and availability)

  • Interns are required to successfully complete a background check and drug testing prior to beginning any internship with BRC13

Qualifications:

  • Must have completed at least one year of college

  • Broadcast Journalism or equivalent communications majors preferred

  • Residency in Pennsylvania

  • Valid PA Driver's License and good driving record

  • Writing Skills

  • Video Editing Skills

  • Production Skills

  • Reporting Skills

  • Videography Skills

  • Camera Operation Skills

  • Operations Technology

If you have a demo reel to include (preferred), please send it along with a letter of intent to:

BRC13 Internship
Attn : Marie Johns
936 Elm Street
Lehighton, PA 18235
mjohns@brctv13.com

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