ABC30 Newsroom Internship Program

KFSN-TV ABC30, the Disney/ABC-owned station in Fresno, is looking for a Newsroom Intern to learn about and contribute to our on-air, digital, and social media platforms. You will have the opportunity to observe and participate in the daily work and operations of a major market television station.

Please read through this information. If you qualify, scroll to the bottom to apply on the Disney Careers website.

Responsibilities:

• Attend production meetings.
• Assist the assignment desk.
• Answer phones and conduct beat checks.
• View and log tapes.
• Transcribe interviews.
• Research news topics (including online/social media news research).
• Aid in the planning of news series.
• Observe editors, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews.
• Travel with reporters and field crews for stories and live remotes on occasion.

Basic Qualifications:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related major.
• Strong, ongoing knowledge of news and current events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior-level standing, or a recent graduate (within 6 months of graduation date).
• Courses taken in producing/writing/editing
• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and new media production; and/or television news script writing.
• Thorough knowledge/experience using social media.

Requirements:

• All candidates must be eligible to work in the US.
• All candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• All candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class.
• The Internship must receive college credit.
• All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session.
• All candidates must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.

KFSN-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.