Spectrum News Summer 2022 Internship – Digital (National News)

Company Description

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Company Name: Spectrum

Job Description

About Spectrum Networks Internship: Spectrum Networks is seeking talented, creative, technical, highly self-motivated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of interns! From first interview through program completion, we offer students a competitive and exciting learning experience which will position you for future news/sports journalism and production opportunities. We take great pride in nurturing up-and-coming stars of tomorrow by providing a robust news experience with Spectrum News and/or Spectrum Sports. Selected candidates will gain a unique opportunity to work with award-winning employees who support the organization’s growth, subscriber retention and profitability.

Program Dates: June 1st 2022 – August 5th 2022
This will be a remote program .

About Spectrum Networks: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.

Experience You Will Gain: Spectrum Networks Internships provides you with meaningful, real-world experience that will aid in developing confidence and marketable skills for the future. Our for-credit Internship will provide you with experiential learning in a professional setting that integrates what you have learned in the classroom. The experience of being a Spectrum Networks Intern will provide you with invaluable experiences in news and sports, and will also allow you to develop your professional skills. You will expand your network and build upon your current resume, all while having fun!

Spectrum Networks offers internship opportunities in the following area:

• Digital (National News): Aid reporters in researching and finding stories. Pitch and write digital stories. Watch briefings (i.e White House, State Dept., and other federal agencies) and flag for breaking news.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete core assignment (noted above) provided by the respective department and/or functional area
• Complete portfolio project, individually or group based determined by manager
• Attend internship development activities as scheduled
• Participate in rotating opportunities where applicable
• Be enthusiastic, communicative and open to learning new things every day!

Basic Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities & Knowledge

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with diverse populations
• Ability to interface with internal company personnel and build relationships
• Requires ability to adapt proactively and positively solve problems

Eligibility Requirements: Only the best and brightest need apply. To be considered for a Spectrum Networks internship you must:

• Be in pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm degree program
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
• Students must be 18 years of age or older