2025 KMBC Intern - Studio Productions
2025 KMBC Intern - Studio Productions
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Job Description
The KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 Internship Program is a paid rigorous and highly competitive handson experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. As an intern in Studio Productions you are part of the team thats Leading the Way in Kansas City. For every person you see on camera there are many more with exciting responsibilities in the KMBC 9 Newsroom. Youll learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts.Behind the scenes training will include learning robotic cameras floor directing lighting and show setups.Interns are required to be comfortable with height able to lift light equipment and work nontraditional hours. You will report to the Director of Studio Productions.
ROBOTIC CAMERA OPERATION
- Camera shot composition
- Shot sequencing
- Controlling robotic camera pedestals
SHOW SETUP
- Preproduction planning.
- Preparing for lighting backdrops and props.
- Prepare distribute and place microphones used in live broadcast.
- Set up audio board for all audio sources and mix minus.
- Staff coordination.
DIRECTING
- Operation of automated studio production system. Learning coding for all elements of a newscast including live studio cameras live remotes graphics and video playback systems.
- Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew.
- Be responsible for clean technical of the look of the newscast.
- Experience with ENPS VIZRT graphics and Bitcentral video playback will be helpful.
Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation which Must be attended. Plan to work three days a week eight hours each shift with varying schedules. During your internship you should always check in with your assigned advisor upon entering the building. Inperson attendance is required.
Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern. KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 cannot offer support in this area.
Internship Program Dates
Spring 2025 Session
Session: *Feb. 3 Apr. 25 2025
Summer 2025 Session
Session: *May 19 Aug. 8 2025
Fall 2023 Session
Session: *Sept. 15 Dec. 5 2025
*Dates are subject to change
Please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:
- Preferred Session: Spring Summer or Fall
- Available start and end dates
- Days and hours available to intern
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
