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Newsroom Intern – Sacramento, CA Come join KCRA/KQCA TV, the Hearst Television station in Sacramento, as a Newsroom Intern! You will learn how a television station functions, the many jobs available and the roles the TV station plays in the community. As an intern, you'll shadow members of a collaborative team across multiple departments, learn how we get news on the air and on our digital platforms, and see the vital role other departments play in the television station. Internship Overview The internship lasts 10‑12 weeks. Interns will be paid $20.00 per hour. Key Responsibilities Assignment Desk Assist team members in gathering news and information, including taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, government agencies, and the general public. Assist with research and other tasks as needed. TV News Production Practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast. Shadow reporters or anchors during live reports in the field. Digital News Production Help research and write content for KCRA digital platforms including the KCRA app, KCRA.com, and various social media platforms. Assist with photo and video production for digital platforms when appropriate. Assist with social media efforts and email communication. Photographers and Logistics Assist team members with field work and news gathering. Sports Monitor national sports feeds/accounts for breaking sports news. Log all sports events recorded by the Sports staff. Write scripts for daily sportscast. Research team and player statistics. Pitch story ideas to the sports department. May accompany reporters on location shoots. Weather Analyze weather charts and models. Prepare daily forecasts. Produce weather graphics. Assist meteorologists in gathering critical and breaking weather information and data. Relay important information to/from News, Assignment Desk, and Web. Research statistical data. Practice forecast delivery in‑studio. Assist with social media efforts and email communication. Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. We believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring our content is compassionate and representative of 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. Job Info Job Identification: 2026733 Job Category: Content and News Location: 3 Television Circle, Sacramento, CA, 95814, US #J-18808-Ljbffr

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