*** Television is a leading *** 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 ****:
****12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the *** /CW/MeTV affiliate in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri/Paducah, Kentucky/Harrisburg, Illinois market. Founded in 1954, ****12 has a rich heritage of serving "America's Heartland” with the best local news and weather information, along with a legacy of community ser *** and disaster relief. ****12 produces more local news than any other station in the market, currently offering over 50 hours each week, along with special high-profile, topical local news programming. Heartland News on ****12 consistently leads the competition in award-winning journalism having been honored this year with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters' Awards as well as the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Awards. The Cape Girardeau market covers 45 counties in four states and is home to four division-one universities. It is where the North meets the South and the East meets the West. The area is rich with many diverse communities, including historic riverfront towns, that offer a variety of unique benefits and recreational opportunities. It is also conveniently located for easy travel to St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville, and Chicago.
The station has an exceptional staff that is committed to maintaining the legacy of the institution of ****. They are forward-thinking with news coverage in on-air newscasts and 24/7 on numerous digital platforms, consistently leading the competition in digital traffic across the board. This provides exciting opportunities throughout the station including News, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and more.
Job Summary/Description:
**** is seeking applicants for bilingual interns in partnership with Southeast Missouri State University and three universities located in Puerto Rico that belong to the Hispanic Educational Technology Services (HETS) program. Applicants should be in their junior or senior year at a HETS partner University and willing to live in Cape Girardeau, Missouri for a semester while attending Southeast Missouri State University. These positions will learn producing, shooting and editing skills while contributing and creating content for Spanish speaking *** Television outlets. Partnership Universities include:
- Inter-American University – Universidad Inter American De Puerto Rico
- Sacred Heart University -- Universidad Del Sagrado Carazon
- Ana G. Mendez University – Universidad Ana G. Mendez
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Meet enrollment criteria above
* Train with digital producer to produce/write/edit for **** digital properties.
* Work with a photojournalist to learn camera operation basics.
* Shadow Multi- *** Journalist to learn how to shoot/write/edit news stories for broadcast and/or streaming.
* Translate relevant stories from English to Spanish for digital properties.
* Enrolled in a HETS-affiliated school
* Proficient in English and Spanish.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)
****-TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
*** Television 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, *** Television 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.
*** Television 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 *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before or by the first workday.
This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.