Summer Intern - NBC Boston Digital News

Job Description

Job Description
• Pitch, report and write news and features
• Pitch, shoot and edit packaged video pieces for social media platforms in conjunction with the Digital staff and on-air reporters
• Identify opportunities for interaction on social media platforms with live conversations between reporters and story sources
• Cut video from linear shows for use on websites, apps and social media
• Identify opportunities for graphics and data visualization
• Shadow digital editors, TV producers, assignment desk editors and others
• Assist with social media
Qualifications
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In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress
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Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
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Must be bilingual in Spanish (written and verbal).
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Must be 18 years of age or older
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Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal
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Need to be able to work on-site in Needham MA
Internships at NBCUniversal are paid and do not require course credit.
Desired Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.
Desired Qualifications:
• Previous internship experience or on-campus involvement
• Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs
• Excellent computer skills (especially search skills)
• In-depth understanding and use of producing vertical video for platforms like Instagram and TikTok
• Proficiency in video editing software like Adobe Premiere
• Knowledge of the Boston MA metropolitan area

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8yx7q-13-58-93-211-42 in your application.