Fall Creative News Internship

Responsibilities

• Accompany reporter on assignments and bring ideas to daily news meetings
• Make beat calls and research stories
• Write news stories
• Accompany videographer and conduct interviews in the field
• Run teleprompter or studio camera for live newscasts
• Organize graphics for the newscast
• Edit video
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completed at least one year of college (Broadcast Journalism or equivalent communications majors preferred)
• Established residency in Pennsylvania
• Valid PA driver’s license with a good driving record
• Strong writing skills
• Video editing skills
• Production skills
• Reporting skills
• Videography skills
• Camera operation skills
• Operations technology skills
• Demo reel (preferred) and a letter of intent

Internship Schedule

• Summer: May – August (interviews begin in March)
• Fall: September – December (interviews begin in June)
• Spring: January – April (interviews begin in October)

Additional Notes

• Interns work at the main studio in Lehighton, PA (936 Elm Street)
• Internship hours are weekdays only; shift is 9:30 am – 6:00 pm (interns may work 2–5 days per week based on college requirements)
• No intern will work in any on‑air capacity
• Both credit and non‑credit internships are available
• Interns must successfully complete a background check and drug testing prior to starting
• Application requires a demo reel (if available) and a letter of intent sent to:

BRCTV‑13 Internship
Attn: Marie Johns
936 Elm Street
Lehighton, PA 18235
mjohns@brctv13.com