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Sports Department Interns
a month ago
Description
Job Title
Sports Journalism Internship
Job Location
Twin Cities, United States
Job Overview
- A professional internship opportunity for full-time college/university students
- Gain practical sports journalism experience in a local television newsroom
- Paid internship work on a weekly basis
- Under the direct supervision of the sports department
Compensation
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Responsibilities
- Work in the sports department as assigned, gaining hands-on experience
- Learn about newsroom operations and participate in regular functions
- Activities may include writing, producing, reporting, photojournalism, and operations
- Attend daily editorial meetings and check news sources
- Support working journalists by researching, writing, and editing material
- Stay informed about local, national, and world sports news
- Understand the concerns and issues of the station's audience
- Complete other duties as assigned, documenting the internship as required by your educational institution
Requirements
- Must be able to work in noisy and distracting environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Proficient in operating office equipment and computer systems
- Ability to think critically and logically
- Capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
- Comfortable with standing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Willing to work outside as needed for gathering information and video shots
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Career Paths
People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs
- Market Research Analysts And Marketing Specialists
- Entertainers And Performers, Sports And Related Workers, All Other
- Media And Communication Workers, All Other
- News Analysts, Reporters, And Journalists
- Public Relations Specialists
Top majors
That get hired for this type of internship
People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies
- ESPN
- NBC Universal
- Target
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Major League Baseball
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