What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWS FELLOWSHIP/INTERNSHIP (SPRING '25) - KSWO position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KSWO:
The top rated station in southwest Oklahoma and north Texas leads the market in weather coverage with the First Alert Weather team, the largest group of meteorologists tracking storms in the southern plains. Lawton is ideally located halfway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas/ Fort Worth metroplex. Our region is known for the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains and the National Wildlife Refuge, a hiker’s paradise. Affordable living, great outdoor adventures, and close proximity to major cities and their attractions make the Lawton – Wichita Falls market an exciting opportunity for career growth.
Fellowship Summary/Description:
The News Fellowship program gives undergraduates the opportunity to work alongside journalists at KSWO, the #1 station and ABC affiliate in Lawton, Oklahoma, and Wichita Falls, TX. Aspiring journalists will learn the ins and outs of both the TV and digital sides at KSWO. You will produce, report, shoot videos, edit videos, and post web stories/pictures/videos from both the field and television station.
Fellowship duties/responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Shoot and edit video
- Research and write stories for newscasts
- Produce newscasts
- Operate studio cameras
- Contact sources for news stories
- Perform other functions to assist the newsroom in gathering content and prepare broadcasts
- Write and post images for stories on station digital platforms, including social media
- Assist reporters, photographers and producers as-needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Applicants must have proven writing skills and experience pitching stories
- Must be a college student pursuing a career in television, or digital journalism.
- Experience creating video productions
- Previous newsroom internships or experiences a plus
- Ability to carry up to 40 pounds in gear and equipment
- A valid driver's license, with a clean driving record, is required
Interested in learning more? Check out the program description and apply today!
Intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour and/or at the discretion of the management.
▪️ Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "KSWO" (in the search bar)
KSWO-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.
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