Fall Technical News Internship

Company: Blue Ridge Communications TV-13

Shift: Variable 11AM-6:30PM

Equal Opportunity Employers. 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

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

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

Established 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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