A Sports Intern at News 9 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture.
Job Summary: The Sports Intern will assist and observe in the workings of a newsroom at Griffin Media and News 9 in the OKC office.
Job Responsibilities:
- Learn foundational sports producing skills, including writing scripts, researching teams and stats, logging and timing video, assisting with rundown building, and operating studio tools such as prompter and wire services.
- Develop basic sports reporting skills by assisting with interviews, logging highlights, writing short stories or scripts, and gaining on-camera experience when appropriate.
- Support digital sports coverage by writing and posting stories, highlights, and recaps to the station’s website and using social media to help share content and gather story ideas.
- Gain exposure to the full sports operation through hands-on experience and by shadowing sports anchors, reporters, producers, photographers, and digital staff.
Job Schedule: This is an unpaid internship for college credit. We are flexible on schedule, but you must meet your hours required for credits. 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:
- GPA of 2.75 or above
- Intern must have completed 60 credit hours toward their degree. Copy of official transcript must be uploaded with application.
- Intern candidates 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.
Skills Required
- College student who has completed at least 60 credit hours toward a degree
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Official transcript uploaded with application
- 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
- Internship must be completed for college credit
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.
