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News Production Intern
Group Nine Media
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Seeker Media, part of Group Nine Media, is currently seeking ambitious, motivated and dedicated Internsto join our fast-growing company for its Summer Internship Program. As a News Production Intern, you will receive valuable hands on experience within the digital media industry. You will learn how our company functions on the day-to-day, and gain a firsthand look at how various parts of the organization come together to spark action.
This is an amazing opportunity for aspiring news producers. The News Intern will assist producers in all aspects of show production for our daily science videos. The ideal candidate is a highly creative self-starter who can work independently, take direction, and is very detail-oriented. Strong research, writing, and coordination skills are a must.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Supporting the editorial development of news videos: outreach, booking, researching, fact-checking, and light scripting
• Supporting producers during field shoots and studio production
• Actively pitching story ideas and trending news items to cover
• Securing footage assets, coordinating with graphic designers, securing clearances
• Coordinating with publishing team in posting videos to various social platforms
Requirements:
• A creative interest in approaching a wide array of topics through the lens of science
• A self-starter’s ability to work independently as needed
• A close eye for detail that can maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Being comfortable contributing and speaking up in team meetings and discussions
• Motivation to exercise initiative and actively pitch ideas
• Dependability and punctuality
• Working familiarity with Adobe Premiere and an ability to edit quickly a huge plus
• Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week.
• High school degree or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program
• Must be a rising junior, senior or recent graduate
• Perform the duties of your specific assignment
• Participate in a 10 hour G9U Intern curriculum
• Be involved in the internship project from start to finish
• Collaborate and create within the teams you’re working with and be willing to lend a hand when needed
• Be proactive in your daily work & don’t be afraid to ask questions - be hungry for knowledge
• A passion for the content we cover and familiarity with our brands
• Passion, knowledge or experience in the digital media industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Independent team player, who comes to the table with new ideas and is engaging
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
About Seeker Media:
Seeker exists where technology, innovation, and the future collide. We celebrate relentless curiosity with an insatiable drive to question, inspire, and create. Seeker Media connects with its audiences through daily videos published on YouTube, Facebook, and our own Seeker.com. We produce best-in-class science content, short documentaries and ground-breaking virtual reality experiences. Seeker Media is part of Group Nine Media and located in San Francisco, CA.
About Group Nine Media:
Group Nine Media is one of the world's largest digital-first media companies, boasting over 5 billion monthly video views and reaching 80% of U.S. adults in their 20s. As the no. 1 most engaging publisher on the social web, Group Nine's brands are built for consumption on the platforms where their millennial-focused audience spends the majority of their time. Group Nine is home to NowThis (the no. 1 most watched video news creator on social), The Dodo (the no. 1 animal brand on social), Thrillist (the most trusted brand in food, drink, travel & entertainment) and Seeker (the digital leader in science and innovation).
Group Nine Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
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