BC10 Philadelphia is seeking news interns. Interns will learn about the day-to-day operations of the news industry and will have the opportunity to accompany reporters and crews on stories and produce team news stories online and for demo reels.

Job Description:

Assignment Desk

• Make beat checks, data entry of current and future news assignments.
• Assist in phone calls, sorting/distributing newsroom mail.
• Coordinate guests and make tape dubs.
• May shadow news crews in the field.

 Reporting/Writing/Producing/Editing

• Guest coordinating, gathering segment guests
• Log sound bites and data entry for future files
• May shadow news crews in the field and/or field produce on occasion
• Experience with non-linear editing helpful

 Consumer/Investigative Research

• Perform background research working with consumer and political reporters.
• Talk with contacts and follow up on emails and setting up stories.
• Screen calls and email for good story ideas
• May shadow news crews in the field

 Photojournalism

• Understand and practice ethical journalism
• Understand and practice safety guidelines in the field
• Learn fundamentals of photojournalism
• Learn fundamentals of video editing
• Display positive work ethic and ability to work under tight deadline

Weather/ Meteorology 

• gather, analyze, and interpret data from various sources on developing weather forecasts.
• Create weather graphics, maps, and reports 
• Monitor real-time weather events.
• Work closely with senior meteorologists, attend team briefings, and support daily editorial or research tasks.
•  Assist with updating social media content, or other tasks as needed.