Intern - KOIN / KRCW - Portland, OR (Unpaid)

Lifestyle Shows

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.

• Exceptional English and grammar skills
• 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.

• Maintain flexible availability
• Able to assist staff at station sponsored functions

Sports

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.

• Detail oriented

Application Process

When completing the online application, please attach to your application as one document a one-page cover letter describing your interest, expected benefits, the type of internship/position/department you seek, the semester you’re applying for, and the length of time you would like for your internship, along with your cover letter and resume. To be considered for the internship you must be able to provide documentation from your academic adviser that if selected, you will receive academic credit for completion of your internship.