Journalism

PRODUCER-IN-RESIDENCE

Adam Chiara

TEGNA’s Producer-in-Residence (PIR) program is now hiring the 50 best and brightest entry-level journalists to join the largest and most successful media producer development program in the country. We’re looking for college seniors or graduate-level students with journalism or related degrees graduating between December 2023 and June 2024. We’re also looking for current producers with fewer than two years of professional producing experience for stations or digital media. TEGNA interviews only the best candidates from hundreds of applicants and has them complete a timed writing assessment to evaluate their abilities to write across platforms. TEGNA selects the top 50 to join one of its more than 40 newsrooms across the country. If you want boring, traditional newscasts and digital stories, this is not for you. If you like writing unique, compelling stories for a variety of platforms like TikTok, our streaming apps or the 5 p.m. shows, you should apply now.

It all starts June 24, 2024 when you arrive at your newsroom to begin an eight-day virtual TEGNA boot camp where you learn in-person from the best journalists in the company how TEGNA’s culture, mission and ethics produce the most innovative local journalism anywhere, regardless of platform. Then, you’ll hop off virtual training and get into hands-on training at your selected station where you begin a two-year contract learning how to produce content across every broadcast, digital and social platform TEGNA uses. The goal is to create the next great TEGNA content producer who can help the company transform content in the digital age while preparing you for promotion within two years into a regular producing role at any TEGNA station. More than 80-percent of all PIRs signed since 2018 have earned a promotion. The program puts you on a path to continued promotion into larger producer and news management roles across the company. If you want to produce exciting content on any platform to make your community better and learn how to do it from the most innovative local news journalists around, then PIR is your dream job.

Responsibilities

  • Live and work in one of more than 40 selected TEGNA markets to choose from
  • Learn how to produce content across all broadcast, digital and social platforms TEGNA uses
  • Provide consistent innovative ideas for telling stories, producing shows and creating captivating digital and social content
  • Challenge traditional ways respectfully
  • Attend virtual quarterly PIR training
  • Adapt/Overcome/Improvise

Job Requirements:

  • BA/BS in journalism or related field
  • Experience in frequently writing original stories for college-level newscasts and/or digital news media
  • Strong social media news presence with emphasis on posting innovative news content
  • Internship or professional experience with media organizations preferred
  • Knowledge of ENPS and Edius preferred
  • Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
  • Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
  • Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

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CNN Broadcast Production Internships: NYC – Spring 2024

Adam Chiara

Who We Are…When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

CNN Broadcast Production Internships: NY – Spring 2024Application Deadline: Monday, October 23rd

Your New RoleWe have multiple CNN Broadcast Production opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for all internship opportunities within this area. These internships will be located in the NYC area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern managers in office schedule.This Could Include, But Is Not Limited To

  • Anderson Cooper 360
  • CNN Primetime
  • Erin Burnett OutFront
  • CNN This Morning
  • The Source with Kaitlan Collins
  • Quest Means Business

Your Role AccountabilitiesDuties could include:

  • Assist in real-time news coverage by monitoring news sources, gathering information, and verifying facts to ensure accurate reporting during breaking news events.
  • Conduct research on various topics, individuals, and current events to support the show’s editorial process. Compile relevant information for use in on-air segments and interviews.
  • Work closely with producers, researchers, and other show team members to contribute to the development of news stories, segments, and interviews. Participate in editorial meetings and brainstorming sessions.
  • Participate in various aspects of show production, including preparing scripts, graphics, and video elements. Help with logistics for on-location shoots, interviews, and live broadcasts.
  • Contribute to the show’s social media presence by creating engaging content, live-tweeting during broadcasts, and participating in audience engagement efforts.
  • Attend workshops, training sessions, and mentoring opportunities designed to enhance your journalistic skills and industry knowledge.
  • Work with producers from story inception to finished package.
  • Will have opportunities to be part of the *LIVE* control room team and handle any duties that may come from breaking news.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Strong passion for journalism and current events with a keen interest in news production and reporting, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, collaborative environment.
  • Proficiency in conducting online research and using news-related software/tools.
  • Availability to work flexible hours in-person to accommodate the show’s production schedule.
  • Must be actively enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
  • Must be a rising Junior, Senior or Graduate Student (18 years or older)
  • Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA)
  • Warner Bros. Discovery will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Warner Bros. Discovery now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience using Adobe Premiere, iNews, or graphic design software is a plus.
  • Prior experience working in a newsroom or broadcast production.

About Our Internship ProgramWBD’s Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:

  • Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
  • Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
  • Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
  • Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables
  • Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
  • A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture

What you can expect to take away from the semester:

  • Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had
  • The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes
  • Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career
  • Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure

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