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KOIN 6 Internships

The KOIN 6 internship program provides college students interested in journalism and communications, as well as sales and marketing, a unique opportunity. The hands-on experience allows students to get an in-depth look into the field of broadcast and digital media from an array of perspectives and challenges students to use their knowledge in an applied industry setting.

All positions are for college credit only, 16 hours per week, and usually last 8 to 12 weeks.

Criteria for acceptance:

• Interns must be full-time students enrolled at a college or university, either in or entering into their junior or senior year. Interns must receive academic credit for their internship assignment.
• Internships are unpaid and all interns must provide a letter from their academic advisor certifying they are a junior or senior and will be receiving academic credit for participation in and the completion of their internship. Your application will not be considered without this documentation.
• Interns need to set up an hourly schedule in advance with their supervisor that will sufficiently meet their school's required credit hours.
• Interns are to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in the internship descriptions and other tasks as assigned by their supervisors.

Internship opportunities are available in the following areas:

Everyday Northwest and AM Extra Lifestyle Shows

• News
• Digital Media
• Promotions
• Sports Interns
• Sales/Marketing/Programming
• Programming/Production

Application Process:

When completing the online application, please attach to your application as one document a one-page cover letter describing your interest, expected benefits, the type of internship/position/department you seek, the semester you're applying for, and the length of time you would like for your internship, along with your cover letter and resume. To be considered for the internship you must be able to provide documentation from your academic adviser that if selected, you will receive academic credit for completion of your internship.

Thank you for your interest in KOIN 6 News.

Brief information regarding available Internships:

Lifestyle Show - Students will work alongside producers to plan and prep a Monday - Friday lifestyle and entertainment show. Duties to include writing scripts; researching local businesses; confirming guest appearances and information; prop set up and take down. Work to shut down after each show includes striking the set of props and kitchen cleanup. Assist with promotional events outside the station. Ability to multi-task; good communication skills are a must.

News - These positions require a writing background, journalism majors preferred. Students will work alongside and shadow the Assignment Desk, Weather, Photographers/Editors, and Reporters/Anchors. Applicants must have exceptional English and grammar skills and an eye for detail.

Digital Media - Students will learn to write for all forms of digital media. Produce and post multimedia stories about the Portland Metro Area; Create Facebook posts/Tweets promoting coverage; Assist in operating a dynamic website with regular updates as well as constantly emerging content. Writing/editing courses completed; Working knowledge of WordPress, CMS, social media platforms; Passion for telling local stories

Promotions - Students will assist in the creation and coordination of marketing and promotional activities. Must be creative, organized, and detailed oriented. Must be able to work with others in a fast-paced environment. Must be a problem solver, dependable, hard-working and creative. Interns must maintain flexible availability. Must be able to assist staff at station sponsored functions, which can include weekends and holidays.

Sports Interns - Students will write, shoot, edit for sports reports in newscasts. Interns will learn the day-to-day operations of a sports dept. TV Production courses completed and working knowledge of AVID, Final Cut, ADOBE Creative Suites is preferred

Sales - Students will learn phone etiquette and presentation skills and the importance of interaction between advertisers and the television station. Students may also work on creating sales presentations and gain an overall understanding of the sales process. Students should be outgoing and professional.

Programming/Production - Students will learn the dub and digital editing process of commercials. Students may also be asked to produce commercials. Assist on-air talents with board operation, taking phone requests and general administrative support. Applicants must be detail oriented.

The Internship is related to an educational purpose and there is no guarantee or expectation that the activity will result in employment with the Company. The education received by the Intern from the internship is for express benefit of the Intern. The Intern does not replace or displace any employee of the Company. The Intern will receive direct and close supervision by an appropriate supervisor. This is an unpaid Internship and the Intern is not entitled to wages or any compensation or benefits for the time spent in the internship. We do not provide paid parking. Company is not liable for injury sustained or health conditions that may arise for the unpaid intern during the internship.

The Student shall:

• Abide by all safety rules and procedures of Company.
• Exert best efforts in receiving training and cooperate with and follow the instructions of employees of Company
• Maintain strictly the confidences of Company, the customers of Company, all information or data received regarding Company and any of its trade secrets or any other confidential business information received by the Student

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