KTDO News Intern

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

• Gathering information. Shoot, write and edit newsworthy events including breaking/spot news, general news and feature stories relevant.

• Collaborate with line producers, reporters and anchors to gather elements and assist in the production of news stories and interview segments.

• Collaborate with the Assignment Desk, Producers and Reporters to research news segments and place on appropriate platform.

• Use desktop editing systems to edit video including breaking news.

• Create digital video news products of day-of news stories using a variety of sources for multiplatform distribution – Website, App, Social Media, OTT and linear.

• Generate story ideas, research, and set up the content and interviews

• Support Reporters, Anchors and Photojournalists with content needs.

• Search wires and other partner sources for stories

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)

• Must be bilingual in Spanish (written and verbal).

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal

• Must be able to work on-site in El Paso, TX, with flexibility to work at off-site locations and participate in field assignments as needed.

• Demonstrated involvement in campus organizations, student media, volunteer work, academic projects, or other extracurricular activities that reflect initiative, teamwork, and a strong interest in journalism and media.

• Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Diligence and strong organizational skills

• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs

• Excellent computer skills (especially search skills)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].