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Job Description 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 Us Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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