KGO-TV/ABC 7
Alexandra Lesley900 Front Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: 415-954-7745
Fax: 415-954-7514
Website:abc7news.com
email: alexandra.lesley@abc.com
Internship: Internships in News, Marketing Research, "7 LIVE", Web, Public Affairs, and Sales
NEWS: ASSIGNMENT DESK: Interns will assist assignment editors in various aspects of the news gathering process. Responsibilities include monitoring news sources, answering, screening and following up on phone calls, updating source lists, and other duties as assigned. Opportunity may exist for interns to accompany reporters on stories. Interns will be able to learn the workings of a major market television newsroom and become a reliable part of that operation.
NEWS RESEARCH/ "SEVEN ON YOUR SIDE": Interns will work on the news feature "Seven On Your Side", assisting reporters and producers with research for stories, collecting information from various on-line services, maintaining a news database, following up on viewer letters, and assisting with other duties as assigned. Interns will learn how to gather information for news stories, how to sort that information, how to select stories, what makes a good news story, basic newsroom operations, as well as many other related functions. The newsroom is looking for students who are very curious and who want to learn about newsroom operations of a major market television station. Interns should be able to work independently, once they have been given proper instructions and training. Good written and verbal communication skills desired.
SPORTS: Interns will assist the Sports Producer and Sports Anchors/Reporters with the daily activities involved in major market television Sports Department. Duties range from answering phones and filing to watching and logging televised games and reviewing sports footage. Knowledge of sports is a must. Must possess good organizational skills as well as the ability to work well with others.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS: Interns will assist the Community Relations Manager and Director of Public Affairs in all aspects of the Public Affairs Department. Basic responsibilities may include answering phones, opening mail, selecting and writing 10 second Community Calendar announcements, overseeing the production of Community Calendars, as well as other duties as assigned. Broadcast production experience or courses are helpful, as well as good communication and writing skills, a pleasant phone manner and ability to work independently.
MARKETING RESEARCH: Interns will assist Research Director and Research Associate in all areas of rating research. Major responsibilities include working with Nielsen overnight reports, keeping track of ratings for news, sports, prime time, etc., creating new graphs, updating programming schedules, typing and filing. Interns will work closely with KGO-TV Sales Department. Knowledge of Microsoft Applications is desired. Must be detail oriented. Prefer Marketing/Research majors.
ENGINEERING & IT Interns will assist in the answering of support calls. Gather information from the user regarding the issue, logging information and forwarding the information to the on-duty support engineer. They would assist in performing computer upgrades (loading software and performing backup software functions). They would assist in the general day-to-day engineering functions of a television station.
SALES: Interns will provide general assistance to Sales Managers, Sales Account Executives, Sales Service/Traffic and Sales Assistants in daily office activities. Excellent opportunity for exposure to a broadcast sales environment in a major television market, including production and digital initiatives. Daily duties are primarily clerical but can cover a wide range depending on qualifications, enthusiasm and initiative of individual. Must possess strong interest in television and advertising. Qualified candidate should have excellent communication skills and be detail oriented. Knowledge of Windows Applications (Excel, Word) desired. Prefer Marketing/Communication Majors.
WEB: Under the supervision of the Director of Web Operations, the intern will be trained to work on various special projects for KGO-TV's web site. The intern will have the opportunity to learn from experienced web producers by working with them on online news coverage, breaking news events, etc. Must be reliable and detail oriented. Prefer students who have working knowledge of basic HTML, imaging programs and video editing programs.
"7 LIVE": Work on an exciting daily live local entertainment television show hosted by Brian Copeland. Under the supervision of professional producers and crew members, you will gain a wealth of knowledge through hands-on experience such as: involvement with all the different aspects of producing a live TV show; how to seek, coordinate and work with a live audience; guest relations; learn how to plan and organize for an entertainment show.
Compensation/Work Schedule: Unpaid Academic Internship -- Students should receive course credit
CMC Broadcasting (California Music Channel)
Shyla Moreno10227 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94603
510-632-9262
shyla@cmctv.com
Internship: Promotions - Production - Sales
Compensation/Work Schedule: College credit, 10 hrs/wk (between the hours of 1:30pm-7:30pm required)
KPIX-KBCW TV
Alex Petrilli855 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-249-4436
apetrilli@kbhktv.com
Internship: KBHK & KPIX Research Departments
Compensation/Work Schedule: College credit, semester/quarterly, renewable, up to 20 hrs/wk
KBWB TV 20
Kristy Savicke2500 Marin Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
415-401-1903
ksavicke@yourtv20.com
Internship: Programming, Research, Promotions, Sales/Marketing, Daily Mixx
Compensation/Work Schedule: College credit, 12-15 hrs/wk
KCRA 3, NBC & KQCA
Julia Seabourn3 Television Circle
Sacramento, CA 95814-0794
916-325-3287
jseabourn@hearst.com
Internship: General news assistant, News producer assistant, special projects assistant, Consumer reporter assistant, Call 3 assistant, ENG editing assistant, Maintenance engineer assistant, Graphics assistant, Promotions assistant, Public Affairs assistant, Production assistant, Sales/Rasearch assistant, Sales/Marketing assistant.
Compensation/Work Schedule: unpaid/college credit, semester/quarter, some eveing/weekend shifts available, renewable, up to 20 hrs/wk.
More information: www.theKCRAchannel.com
KDTV-TV Ch. 14
Astrid Juarez50 Fremont Street 41st Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-538-8000
Fax: 415-538-8053
Email: kdtvjobs@univision.net
Internship:Univision Interns have an opportunity to work in our Newsroom and have the ability to learn the basics of how a Newsroom operates. Since we broadcast in Spanish, the candidate must be fully bilingual in English/Spanish both written and spoken Compensation/Work Schedule: College interns must be available to work (20) hours per week during regular business hours. Additionally, college interns must receive college credit for their time worked. Written confirmation from the Accredited University is required
KGO-TV/ABC 7
Carrie HessHuman Resources Adminstrator
900 Front Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-954-7774
carrie.hess@abc.com
Internship: Accounting, Marketing/Research, News, Sports, Weather, 7 on Your Side (Consumer Reporting), Public Affairs
Compensation/Work Schedule: College credit, Minimum 1 semester
KICU TV 36/Oakland
Samantha Tran2 Jack London Square
Oakland, CA 94607
510-834-1212
samanth.tran@kicu.com
Internship: Oakland KICU Sales Deptarment (Advertising, Sales, Promotion)
Compensation/Work Schedule: College credit, 8-16 hrs/wk
KICU TV 36/San Jose
Roy Avila2102 Commerce Drive
San Jose, CA 95131
408-954-6177
Roy.avila@kicu.com
Internship: Studio and Field Production, Sports, Community Affairs, Advertising Sales, Promotions
Compensation/Work Schedule: College credit, 8-16 hrs/wk
KNTV News Channel 11
Judy Betro2450 N. First St
San Jose, CA 95131
408-432-4580
AND
848 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-276-1414
judy.betro@nbcuni.com
Internship: News, sports, programming, promotions, production, public affairs/community, Sales (SF)
Compensation/Work Schedule: Must be enrolled in a course for college credit. Internships renew by quarter/semester.
NOTE: Please visit www.nbc11.com for more information.
KPIX-TV Ch. 5 (News)
Internship Coordinator855 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Internship: News Assignment Desk, TV News Sports, News Production, Special Projects News, Five Reports/News Special Assignment Unit, TV Weather Production,
Compensation/Work Schedule: College credit, Minimum 10hrs/wk
NOTE: please visit www.kpix.cbs.com for more information and application form.
KPIX-TV Ch. 5 (Evening Magazine)
Lena SullivanSullivan@kpix.cbs.com
Internship: Evening Magazine
Compensation: College credit, minimum 10 yrs/wk
KPIX-TV Ch. 5 (Sales)
Belinda Martinmartin@kpix.cbs.com
Internship: Sales
Compensation/Work Schedule: College credit, minimum 10 yrs/wk
KQCA & KCRA
Julia Seabourn3 Television Circle
Sacramento, CA 95814-0794
916-325-3287
jseaborrn@hearst.com
Internship: General news assistant, News producer assistant, special projects assistant, Consumer reporter assistant
Call 3 assistant, ENG editing assistant, Maintenance engineer assistant, Graphics assistant, Promotions assistant, Public Affairs assistant, Production assistant, Sales/Rasearch assistant, Sales/Marketing assistant.
Compensation/Work Schedule: unpaid/college credit, semester/quarter, some eveing/weekend shifts available, renewable, up to 20 hrs/wk.
More informatioin: www.theKCRAchannel.com
KRON-TV Ch. 4
Sondra Lewis1001 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-441-4444
lewis@kron.com
Internships: News (Assignment Desk/Morning News/Sports/Research/Students Rising Above/Contact 4/4 Your Health), Community Relations, Public Relations, Local Programming (Bay Area Backroads, KRON4 Presents/Special Documentaries), Internet website (www.kron4.com), Sales Production
Compensation/Work Schedule: College credit
NOTE: Please visit our website at www.kron4.com under "KRON4 Jobs" for more information about our internships.
KSTS 48, Telemundo
Claudia Cinco2450 N. First Street
San Jose, CA 95131
408-944-4803
cteran@telemundo.com
Internship: Community Relations, Engineering, Marketing/Sales, News, Production, Programming, Promotions
Compensation/Work Schedule: College credit, (programming is 100% Spanish)
KTVU-TV Ch. 2
Rosy Chu2 Jack London Square
Oakland, CA 94607
510-874-0180
rosy.chu@ktvu.com
Internship: Sales, Creative Services, Community Affairs, and our web site
Compensation/Work Schedule: College credit, Spring-Summer-Fall/Winter Semesters, Up to 20 hrs/wk
NOTE: Please visit www.ktvu.com and click on "community" for interview dates and application form
For KTVU NEWS Internships contact:
Ellen Ellery, 510-874-0242ellen.ellery@ktvu.com
KTXL FOX 40
Human Resources4655 Fruitridge Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95820
916-733-3128
fox40hr@tribune.com
Internship: News, Prodution, Promotions, Community Affairs
Compensation/Work Schedule: college credit, 10 hrs/week
