Fall Technical News Internship
Pencor Services, Inc. · Lehighton, PA · 1 mo ago
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Shift: Variable, 10AM–6:30PM. Internships are weekdays only; a shift is 9:30AM–6PM (interns may work as little as two or as many as five days a week depending on college requirements and availability). All work is performed at our main studio in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
About the role
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 and gain hands-on experience that many other companies do not offer.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must have completed at least one year of college
- Broadcast Journalism or equivalent communications majors preferred
- Established residency in Pennsylvania
- Valid PA Driver’s License and good driving record
- Successful completion of a background check and drug testing prior to beginning the internship
Skills
- Writing
- Video Editing
- Production
- Reporting
- Videography
- Camera Operation
- Operations Technology
Schedule
- Summer: May–August (interviews begin in March)
- Fall: September–December (interviews begin in June)
- Spring: January–April (interviews begin in October)
Additional notes
- No intern will work in any on-air capacity
- Both credit and non-credit internships are accepted
- Demo reel is preferred but not required