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News Interns (3) p/t - Fall 2008, Hubbard Broadcasting Inc, KSTP-FM, Administrative, St. Paul, MN
Job Description:
- Learn the daily operation of the news department
- Develop and initiate search for stories on a daily basis
- Conduct and gather information on various stories to set up for reporters, photographers, and producers
- Maintain a friendly attitude; work closely with new managers, assignment desk staff, producers, etc.
- Oversee
hand-off information to other staff daily; Establish and maintain
positive lines of communication with all KSTP team members
- Perform other tasks as perceived or assigned, that contribute to the achievement of department and station goals
- Fall Semester News Internships are available in the following areas: Sports & News (2)
Qualifications:
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Must
be a student enrolled in a degree program at a trade school, college,
or university which will recognize the internship for class credit;
pursuing a major in broadcasting, journalism, or communication
preferred; in addition the following abilities are necessary:
- Understand, interpret, and communicate information about news events to staff
- Good interpersonal skills a must; excellent command of the English language
- judge appropriateness of on-air material according to FCC, community, and station standards
- Read and interpret documents such as wire copy, articles, and professional journals
- Read and operate a computer; working knowledge of the internet is essential
- Work in a fast-paced, high stress, loud, busy and high performance environment
- Answer telephones, operate television equipment, computers, and two-way radios
- Write and communicate well
Salary/Benefits:
To Apply: Apply to: Human Resources Department, Job #61-08, 3415 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55114, Fax:651.642.4314, apply@hbi.com, No Telephone Calls Please
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