A Newsroom Intern at News 9 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture.
Job Summary: As a Newsroom Intern, you will get an inside look at how a local television newsroom operates, working alongside our producers, reporters, photographers, and our digital team in the Griffin Media OKC newsroom. You will shadow daily newsroom operations and gain exposure to the full news-gathering process, from story idea to air. This internship is designed for students pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism, communications, or a related field who want real-world exposure to the pace and teamwork of a working newsroom.
Job Responsibilities:
- Learn the fundamentals of producing alongside our team, including writing, researching and fact-checking, logging video, and timing stories and newscasts.
- Gain hands-on exposure to reporting, including shadowing field crews, interviewing sources, logging video, writing stories, and appearing on camera.
- Sit in with our digital team to pick up the basics of writing and posting stories to News9.com, as well as using social media to share and gather news.
- Round out your experience by observing other members of our diverse newsroom across departments and shifts.
- Work on building a sample of work over the course of the internship.
- Perform other internship-related duties as assigned.
Job Schedule: This is an unpaid internship for college credit. We are flexible on schedule, but you must meet the hours required for your college credit. This internship is available for the Spring semester.
QualificationsEssential Qualities:
- Humble: A habit of sharing successes, putting the team first, and working for the good of the team. A “we” not “me” attitude. The ability to give and receive constructive criticism. Observe and employ the Golden Rule.
- Hungry: Exhibit a strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
- Smart (People Smart): The virtue of being interpersonally smart about the interactions and relationships of those you encounter.
- Positive Attitude: Exhibited by focusing on opportunities not problems, see the glass as half-full not half-empty.
- Sense of Urgency: How we react and respond.
Skills and Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Communications, Mass Communications, or a related field.
- GPA of 2.75 or above.
- Must have completed 60 credit hours toward degree. Copy of official transcript must be uploaded with application.
- A genuine interest in broadcast journalism and a desire to learn how a newsroom operates day to day.
- Intern must be self-motivated and work well with others.
- Professional dress is expected at all times.
- Availability for internship up to 16 hours per week
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the internship. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Communications, Mass Communications, or a related field
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- At least 60 completed credit hours toward the degree
- Official transcript uploaded with application
- Genuine interest in broadcast journalism and willingness to learn newsroom operations
- Self-motivated and able to work well with others
- Professional dress at all times
- Availability for up to 16 hours per week during the spring semester
- College credit eligibility
What We Do
Griffin Media is an Oklahoma-based, privately held media company operating television and radio stations, local news websites and apps, digital outdoor advertising networks, and related content-distribution businesses. Its properties serve audiences across Oklahoma through broadcast, online, mobile, and out-of-home channels. The company also provides digital audience-extension and advertising solutions, while maintaining a strong focus on local news, weather, sports, and entertainment.
