Hussman Public Affairs/Journalism Intern
UNC-TV’S MISSION & VISION:
Public Media North Carolina contributes to the greater good by connecting North Carolinians to each other, the world and endless possibilities.
Our vision is to be a vital, indispensable service and partner to all North Carolinians.
OUR MISSION & VISION FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:
To connect students to role models in the field of media, to offer a unique learning experience for students interested in a variety of media careers and to open the door of endless possibilities.
We strive to serve our interning students as thoroughly and passionately as we do the rest of North Carolina.
OUR GOAL FOR INTERNING STUDENTS:
- To make in impact on a student’s work life and career path.
- To prepare students for careers in their desired media field.
- To help them gain the necessary experience to position them ahead of the pack.
- To provide foundational first-hand experience with collaboration, problem-solving and hands-on project experience.
WHAT INTERNS CAN EXPECT FROM THEIR EXPERIENCE:
- Participation in a mentorship with a member of Senior Leadership.
- Occasion to share with the organization any final projects or presentations.
- Opportunity to participate in an exit interview to share experiences, feedback and input.
- Guaranteed interview when applying for employment with UNC-TV after the competition of the internship.
- Academic credit at the discretion of their institution
CRITERIA FOR APPLYING:
- Attend an accredited college or university
AND - Be at least a full-time undergraduate student (12 semester hours);
OR - Be a graduate student (9 semester hours)
UNC-TV is seeking a self-motivated, creative, eager and attentive Hussman public affairs/journalism intern to join a fast-paced and dynamic content production team. This intern will work closely with the director of public affairs and other select members of the UNC-TV team to collaborate and participate in a portfolio of content creation projects. The intern will learn how to discern the strengths possessed buy different team roles in complex productions.
JOB DUTIES
- Assist with production of weekly public affairs round-table programs
- Assist UNC-TV producers with creating digital stories related to veterans and the military presence in North Carolina
- Participate in early production phase of episodic programs, and assist with planning town hall events
- Produce, write and edit digital content created from UNC-TV’s Jones Street studio in Raleigh
- Collaborate to complete promotional media content
- Write metadata and other necessary copy for online media content
- Support field producers during pre-production and execution of live events
- Author scripts for small-form content and collaborate on refining edits
The intern will earn an hourly rate of $15 for up to 40 hours per week over a 10-week period in summer 2020.
Apply at the link below!
https://uncgacareers.northcarolina.edu/postings/70573