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Meredith
Rocky Hill, CT, United States
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Job Title
Intern - Broadcast WFSB
WFSB is owned and operated by Meredith Corporation. Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com) has been committed to service journalism for 115 years. Today, Meredith uses multiple distribution platforms — including broadcast television, print, digital, mobile and video — to provide consumers with content they desire and to deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners.
Meredith's Local Media Group includes 17 owned or operated television stations reaching 11 percent of U.S. households. Meredith's portfolio is concentrated in large, fast-growing markets, with seven stations in the nation's Top 25 — including Atlanta, Phoenix, St. Louis and Portland — and 13 in Top 50 markets. Meredith's stations produce 700 hours of local news and entertainment content each week, and operate leading local digital destinations.
Internships are designed to teach students what it takes to put a news story or production on the air. It includes meaningful and challenging projects, specifically designed to enhance content distribution through new technologies that are immediate and easily accessible. Work will be performed for all media platforms and initiatives, including for example: on-air, web, digital and social media.
Essential Job Functions:
100% - Interns will work with Digital Media, Assignment Editors, Producers, Photographers and/or Reporters. Assignments include but are not limited to answering phones, gathering data on developing stories, logging content, writing copy for newscasts, working in the field with photojournalists and reporters. Other duties will be assigned as needed.
Job Requirements:
Education – College student who meets the academic eligibility requirements of the specific program
Experience – Related coursework required. Individual subject matter and skills will vary depending on available placements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups of individuals.
-Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure of tight deadlines and last-minute changes.
-Ability to be inquisitive and self-directed while gathering news in a fast-paced and competitive environment.
-Must be able to communicate effectively with staff members.
-Good customer service skills and professional demeanor
-Self starter
Travel Required: Less than 10% locally
It is the policy of Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Meredith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Meredith participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.