Job Posting Title:
KTRK-TV (ABC13) Assignment Desk Intern, Spring 2024Req ID:
10056267Job Description:
About the Role & Program
KTRK-TV (ABC13) is an ABC owned television station (OTVS) located in Houston, Texas. ABC13, Houston’s news leader, is one of the most technically advanced television stations in the country! We are champions of innovation and are at the forefront of the changing media landscape. Our offices and studios are located in the Greenway Plaza area. The internship program is designed to provide you with an on-site educational experience that complements your academic studies. You will have an opportunity to participate in developmental programming and contribute to daily operations of a major market television station.
What You Will Do
This position works with the ABC13 assignment desk team in the newsroom learning the ins & outs of what it takes to work in a breaking-news environment. This position is perfect for those who enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere, have a desire to gain & learn what it takes to have solid news judgment, & learn how to filter through news tips & pitch news stories.
As the KTRK-TV (ABC13) Assignment Desk Intern, you may:
Make beat-checks as well as answer viewer tip calls, take notes, and communicate the information to the team
Monitor police and fire radios
Confirm and vet information to help develop stories
Search through social media to find story ideas
Have the opportunity to work directly with the ABC13 digital team, go out in the field, & shadow reporters
Required Qualifications & Skills
Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing
Experience using social media for news gathering
High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Major in Journalism, Digital Media, Radio, Television and Film, Communications, or related field
Completed coursework in Journalism/Digital Media or desire to pursue relevant career in the television/multi-media field
Education
Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year or recently graduated within the past 6 months preferred
Eligibility Requirements & Internship Information
Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Program length-- The approximate dates of this internship are January 2024 through early June 2024
Work details-- Must be fully available to work 25 hours per week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include nights, weekends and holidays)
Housing-- Must provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Houston, Texas area
Transportation-- Must have reliable transportation to/from work
Job Posting Segment:
Networks (Non-DTC)Job Posting Primary Business:
ABC Owned Television Stations Group (Non-DTC)Primary Job Posting Category:
Production InternEmployment Type:
Part timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Houston, TX, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2023-10-12More Information
Application Details
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Organization Details
1282 KTRK Television, Inc US
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