Internships at NBC4

NBC4 is currently recruiting students for our college internship program. Internships are non-salaried positions that provide a professional learning experience while earning college credit.

Applicants must be rising juniors, seniors or graduate students. Please submit a resume and cover letter for the positions for which you're applying.

Please state your preference of internship assignment, career goals and the dates you are available. You'll be required to submit written approval of a faculty sponsor as a condition of acceptance into the program. No volunteer positions are offered.

If you are interested in any of the internships below, please send your resume to:

NBC4
4001 Nebraska Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
NBCDCIntern@nbcuni.com

Deadlines:
Fall -- Aug. 15
Spring -- Dec. 15
Summer -- March 11

Advertising and Promotion

• Learn firsthand the operation of promoting news stories.
• Observe the process of postproduction in linear and nonlinear editing suites.
• Experience field producing with shooters and producers.
• Develop familiarity with strategy of promotion scheduling.
• Compose show descriptions for onair use.
• Schedule requirement: 3 days per week.

The Scene, NBCWashington.com

• Write articles and create photo galleries focusing on relevant topics for The Scene, NBCWashington.com's local entertainment section.
• Brainstorm unique and cost-effective ideas to reach our target audience.
• Conduct/assist with on-camera and written interviews.
• Gather info on fun things to do, dining, shopping, cultural events and more.
• Schedule Requirement: Flexible; preferred 20-40 hours per weeks during summer; 15 hours min. during fall or spring semesters.

CNBC, Washington

• Assist producers in live news coverage and news gathering.
• Handle tape feeds and logging of tapes on a daily basis.
• Accompany crews on stories to learn technical aspects of news gathering including video, audio, lighting and set-up.
• Handle daily office administration functions.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of business and economic issues.
• Provide general research information and lend general support to staff as needed.
• Schedule Requirements: Flexible.
   

Community Affairs

• Observe and participate in the planning of weekly public affairs programs; assist in research, scheduling of guests and tapings.
• Demonstrate good judgment, resourcefulness, confidence and a positive attitude in response to viewer comments and requests.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of word processing and internet navigation; assist with and participate in special community events and projects.
• Receive and log Public Service Announcement for on-air use.
• Manage multiple assignments with short deadlines.
• Monitor team meetings, compose minutes and circulate final copies to team members.
• Schedule requirement: 2 days per week, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
   

Digital Content Interns

NBC4 in Washington, D.C., is looking for summer interns to help plan and develop unique digital content for our local media platforms. Platforms include NBCWashington.com, NBCInterns.com, The Scene and other NBC properties. These interns will play a major role in helping to ensure local content supports brand and audience growth initiatives.

Requirements:

• Experience in shooting/editing, writing and/or producing
• Available minimum of 3 days/week for at least 8 weeks
• Own or have access to equipment (camera/non-linear editing equipment)
• Flexibility, including the ability to thrive in a team-based work structure
• Demonstrated entrepreneurship and innovation
• HTML, Flash, Photoshop skills a plus
• Must receive college credit for internship
• Junior, senior or graduate student status

Finance

• Assist Director of Finance, Manager of Finance, Senior A/R Hub Manager and Payroll Administrator with special projects and day-to-day functions
• Research and assist with budget preparation; includes doing research on past year's payroll and union penalties
• Assist with monthly closings: including input of journal entries into the general ledger system (People Soft 8.0)
• Work with accounts receivable and credit collections making phone calls and responding to credit information for new clients
• Must be proficient in Excel spreadsheets. It would also be helpful to have Power Point experience
• Schedule Requirements: Flexible
   

Governmental Relations/ Legal Department

• Assist in preparation of FCC filings and Congressional correspondence, update legal manuals
• Sit in on Congressional and FCC hearings and draft short reports for key NBC executives
• Work directly with senior NBC executives and see the workings of a top-tier Washington Law and Government Relations office
• Demonstrate professional demeanor and excellent telephone skills
• Have an interest in legal issues and government relations

Schedule Requirement: Varied 
 

Human Resources

• Assist in reviewing resumes and intern placement
• Track interns for FCC regulations
• Observe and assist in the preparation of labor arbitrations and grievances
• Assist in the creation and implementation of employee events and special projects
• Opportunity to learn about the cross functional aspects of various departments and how they operate
• Communicate regularly with all levels of management
• Must have strong written and oral communication
• Should have strong computer and organizational skills

Schedule Requirements: Flexible

 

Meet The Press

• Observe and participate in planning, research and taping involved in the production of a national network news program
• Handle correspondence with the public, NBC Network, local and national press organizations and political contacts
• Maintain extensive political research files
• Assist in compiling research for weekly shows, as well as NBC Nightly News stories
• Attend national press conferences, conduct research at the Federal Election Commission and Capitol Hill
• Have background in political science/government, history or journalism
• Possess in-depth knowledge of current events, a strong work ethic, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to work under deadline pressure

Schedule Requirements: Varied 

MSNBC/Washington

• Assist producers in live news coverage and news gathering for upcoming events
• Handle tape feeds and logging of tapes on a daily basis
• Accompany crews on stories to learn technical aspects of news gathering including video, audio, lighting and set-up
• Handle daily office administration functions
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of business and economic issues as well as an interest in computer technology

Schedule Requirements: 4 days per week 

 

NBC4Washington News Interns

Interns are introduced to every aspect of our news operation, within a structured and supervised environment. Local news interns spend time in each unit: observing, learning, and participating. During their rotation interns will:
 

• Learn how to shoot and edit in order to contribute digital content to NBCWashington.com's The Scene section
• Accompany reporters and crews on stories to learn editorial and technical aspects of news gathering
• Produce individual and team news stories online and for demo reels
• Participate in brown bag lunch and bull sessions with NBC staffers
• Handle daily office administration functions and assist on the assignment desk
• Create individual special project opportunities
• Interns should have some experience in journalism, at least in the classroom, but preferably in a television newsroom setting.

Schedule Requirements: interns should be willing to work a variety of shifts in order to get the best experience.

 

NBC News Channel

• Coordinate live shots for affiliate stations, work with affiliate news requests and assist visiting news crews.
• Provide general research information and lend general support to staff as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility and work well on team efforts.
• Schedule Requirements: Flexible. 
   

Network News

• Learn the news story process starting with the concept and progressing through research to writing and editing in the Network newsroom.
• Learn the value of flexibility and teamwork in producing a daily newscast.
• Experience the opportunity to examine NBC operations in the field in a professional capacity.
• Work with Network correspondents in research and fact checking story ideas.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills and good judgment in responding to viewer phone calls and comments.
• Schedule Requirement: Minimum 15 hours per week; must have flexible hours and ability to work weekends and rotating shifts. 
   

Political Unit

• Observe and participate in planning, research and newsgathering in the production of national network news programs.
• Conduct extensive political research and maintain and update files continuously.
• Keep in close contact with political campaigns, maintain candidate and political schedules/calendars.
• Assist in gathering, logging and maintaining political tape.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of current events, a strong work ethic, outstanding oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Schedule Requirements: Varied.

Production Manager

• Assist production managers with set-up of locally produced shows.
• Assist with set and props for segments of The Today Show.
• Assist with basic office and administrative functions.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Respond to viewer calls on a daily basis.
• Schedule Requirement: 3-5 days per week.
   

Sales/Marketing

• Write and edit sales proposals and letters to clients.
• Analyze and interpret audience research.
• Assist staff with sales contracts, grids and administrative duties.
• Assist in the production of sales presentations and videotapes.
• Update client database.
• Participate in internal sales and station meetings.
• Accompany NBC4 representatives to external client meetings.
• Demonstrate strong telephone skills.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Macintosh operating system, Microsoft Word, Excel and internet navigation.
• Schedule Requirements: Flexible.

Sports

• Observe elements that go into producing television sports on the national and local levels.
• See projects go from an idea to the edit room to the air.
• Assist with the field production of live shots and features.
• Chart sporting events and assist in production of highlight packages.
• Schedule Requirements: Flexible.
   

The Today Show

• Field calls for producers and handle calls from viewers.
• Book guests to appear on the program.
• Provide research.
• File daily transcripts.
• Assist network correspondents with calls and research.
• Occasionally accompany correspondents on live remote shots or interviews.
• Schedule Requirements: Flexible.

 

The Grio

• Gain hands-on experience running the website
• Work on series of projects to assist marketing and sales initiatives
• Catalogue NBC News archives
• Manage the site’s Facebook & Twitter pages
• Assist digital journalists and site’s assignment editor with publishing stories to site
• Should have social media & organizational skills. High comfort level with Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is a must.
• Strong news judgment skills needed for monitoring the web and partners for content
• Should have strong interest in African-American news and culture
• Should have experience in marketing, web production, publishing and writing for the web.
• Must receive college credit
• Schedule Requirements: Must be able to work at least three days a week.

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