NBC4 Internships

Earn credit at NBC4

Updated 5:20 PM EST, Fri, Jul 31, 2009

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NBC is presently recruiting students for our College Internship Program. Internships are non-salaried positions which provide a professional learning experience while earning college credit.

Students must have junior, senior or graduate level status to apply. Please submit a resume and cover letter for the positions for which you are applying.

Please state your choice of internship assignment, career goals, the dates you are available, plus written approval of a faculty sponsor. Written approval is 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 Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
nbcwaintern@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: three days per week

CNBC

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. to 5 p.m.

Consumer Affairs

Heavily involved in researching, developing and setting up stories.

Responsible for researching viewer questions for our extremely popular weekly "Ask Liz" segment.

Monitor wires and newspapers for story ideas and story elements.

Light office work; answering viewer calls and mail.

A small unit that relies heavily on interns for substantive, meaningful work that directly impact our reports

We are looking for a self-starter who is highly resourceful, enthusiastic, confident and bright.

Schedule Requirement: 2 or 3 days per week; 18-20 hrs/wk, Spring and Fall semester; 35-40 hrs/wk, Summer

Around Town (NBCWashington.com)

Gather content for the events calendar, things to do, local music, theater & arts sections and implement content from contributors

Assist with NBCWashington.com promotional events

Write articles and create photo galleries focusing on relevant topics for Around Town (www.nbcwashington.com/around_town/)

Brainstorm unique and cost-effective ideas to reach our target audience

Assist & learn the graphic design, coding and layout processes of the Around Town entertainment section of

Assist in managing user generated content such as photos, video, calendar, event listings and e-mail submissions

Conduct/assist with on-camera & written interviews with nationally known music artists and other entertainment figures

Schedule Requirement: Flexible

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, nbcwashington.com/around_town 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 three days/week for at least eight 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 the intern coordinator in reviewing resumes and intern placement

Track interns for FCC regulations

Observe and assist in the preparation of labor arbitration and grievance

Assist in planning employee events includes coming up with ideas, scheduling, promoting, and communication

Opportunity to explore different departments and how they are interrelated

Will communicate regularly with all levels of management

Must have strong written and oral communication

Should have strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office.

Schedule Requirements: Flexible

Information Technology

Students will gain real world experience on how a corporate network, with on-air mission-critical systems and a user base of 500+ people is maintained

Students should have experience with Windows 2000 and Office 2k applications

Unix/Linux experience preferred

Schedule Requirements: Flexible

Local News

Interns are introduced to every aspect of our news operation, within a structured and supervised environment. Local news interns spend time in each department: observing, learning, and participating. Those areas include the assignment desk and reporting, producing and writing, photography and editing.

During their rotation, interns work closely with reporters, assignment desk editors and producers.

At the end of their rotation, interns are able to focus on their area of interest and continue to pursue their own individual goals.

Each intern will have the opportunity to produce a resume tape before the internship ends.

Looking for ambitious, creative and energetic students.

Interns should have some experience in journalism, at least in the classroom, but preferably in a television newsroom setting.

Schedule Requirements: flexible and varied, but interns should be willing to work a variety of shifts in order to get the best experience

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

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

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