NBCUniversal: Pitch, shoot and edit packaged video pieces for social media platforms in conjunction with the Digital staff and on-air reporters
Deadline: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by March 1, 2023.
Summer Internship Program Dates: June 2023 – August 2023
- 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
- News writing experience
- 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
Note: Applicants should submit written work samples (links, documents and/or PDFs) along with a resume and cover letter.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress
- Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal
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)