Fall Technical News Internship

Company:Blue Ridge Communications TV-13

Shift: Variable 11AM-6:30PM

Pencor and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers

Technical News Internshave 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 Include:

• 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 employees 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 oneyear of college
• Broadcast Journalism or equivalent communications majors preferred
• Established residency in Pennsylvania
• Valid PA Drivers License and good driving record
• Writing Skills
• Video Editing Skills
• Production Skills
• ReportingSkills
• 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

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Required Experience:

Junior IC