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Part-time
Posted 20 days ago
Job description
The KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. As a news intern, you are part of the team that is "Kansas City's News Leader". Â For every person you see on camera, there are many more with exciting responsibilities in the KMBC 9 Newsroom. Â You'll gain experience writing, editing, producing, and reporting the news. The veteran journalists leading the way at KMBC 9 News will give interns a chance to try their hand in the following aspects of the news operation.
REPORT & PHOTOGRAPHY
Work with reporters and photographers to develop, shoot, write and edit stories for broadcast.
Shoot standups, write and produce stories for demo-reels.
Receive feedback from Anchors, reporters, photographers, and managers on your work.
Work on the fast-paced assignment desk finding breaking news and other stories.
PRODUCING
Learn how producers create shows that are compelling, creative, and valuable to the viewer.
Practice creating effective teases that hold the audience's attention.
Participate in editorial and planning meetings.
Observe live production of newscasts from the control room.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER
Learn the tools and techniques used to create informative forecasts.
Possibly participate in any severe weather coverage.
Practice forecasting using state of the art tools and chroma key.
Help meteorologists put together broadcasts.
DIGITAL MEDIA
Work with producers on Kansas City's top digital and social platforms.
Learn how digital content is created and delivered.
Create content that could appear on KMBC.COM and other digital platforms.
You will also have the chance to participate in a KMBC "Intern newscast". Whether you want to produce, anchor, report or forecast, the "Intern newscast" is your chance to work with other interns to create a newscast you can use to build your demo-reel.
Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation which Must be attended. Plan to work three days a week, eight hours each shift with varying schedules. During your internship you should always check in with your assigned advisor upon entering the building.Â
Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern. KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 cannot offer support in this area.
Internship Program Dates
Spring 2026 Session
Session: *Feb. 9 - May 10, 2026
Summer 2026 Session
Session: *May 18 - Aug. 16, 2026
Fall 2026 Session
Session: *Sept. 14 - Dec. 13, 2026
*Dates are subject to change
Please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:
Preferred Session: Spring, Summer, or Fall
Available start and end dates
Days and hours available to intern
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.