Come join KOCO, the Oklahoma City ABC affiliate of Hearst Television!
As a KOCO Intern you will come to understand how a professional newsroom operates and be expected to contribute to that operation. The internship is paid and is hands-on.
On a daily basis, interns will be in the middle of the newsroom assisting reporters and producers. Interns will also have the opportunity to accompany crews in the field and may even have the opportunity to field produce on their own.
Interns have the opportunity to work with the news team on researching/gathering information on stories and with production.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with writing vo/spots & packages
- Assisting reporters, producers and photographers on shoots.
- Logging interviews
- Writing stories for newscasts
- Assisting with coordination of content within the newsroom.
- Helping with daily newsroom operations as assigned.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualified candidates should be able to react and adapt to breaking news. Versatility a must as interns handle a wide range of topics and subjects, be up-to-date on current events and work well in a team dynamic. Strong editorial, writing and technical skills a must.
Experience
Qualified candidates should have a journalism interest, and previous experience – either college classes in journalism or an internship in a local newsroom.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
About UsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Ability to react and adapt to breaking news
- Versatility to handle a wide range of topics and subjects
- Be up-to-date on current events
- Work well in a team dynamic
- Strong editorial, writing and technical skills
- Interest in journalism and prior experience (college journalism classes or prior newsroom internship)
Hearst Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hearst and has not been reviewed or approved by Hearst.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan choice, full in-network preventive coverage, dental and vision, telemedicine, prescription coverage, and fertility resources. Mental-health resources and other wellbeing services (e.g., therapy sessions, crisis support, virtual physical therapy, and chronic-condition programs) further strengthen the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as meaningful through a 401(k) plan with company matching and Hearst covering plan administration fees. Performance bonuses are also noted as available in some roles, adding an additional rewards component beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays, paid sick days, and vacation time with a commonly cited annual range, alongside paid parental leave and family medical leave. A remote work program and flexibility signals are also included as part of the overall rewards experience.
Hearst Insights
What We Do
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks.
