WYFF 4 Intern

WYFF 4 is an NBC network affiliate serving the nation’s 37th ranked market, which is officially designated the Greenville / Spartanburg / Asheville / Anderson market. WYFF 4 is committed to the communities it serves through public affairs programming and public service announcements. There is ample opportunity for the student intern to extend classroom education by observation and participation in the operation of WYFF 4. This melding of textbook knowledge and industry experience provides the student with a sound base for advanced degree studies or career development. The student must have home residence and / or be enrolled in a college or university located in the area served by WYFF 4. During the course of the internship, a department supervisor will monitor the student’s progress on assigned projects, and as necessary, help the student intern attain appropriate goals. The intern is expected to follow all policies and regulations of WYFF 4 and the department to which the student has been assigned. The intern application is first reviewed by the Internship Coordinator. If it is determined the applicant has the necessary aptitude, enthusiasm and interest, the applicant may be invited for the internship. After the necessary requirements are met, the student will embark upon an educational experience which should result in long-range benefits for the student and the broadcast industry. A student doing News intern studies at WYFF 4 will be given specific assignments by the supervising manager. With supervision, the student becomes involved with taking news stories and news tips over the telephone, verification of story information, contacting news sources, and arranging interviews. There will be opportunities to learn the role of producer and travel in the field with reporter / photographer teams. The student will also be given the opportunity to learn the art of video editing. The student intern will learn newsroom organizational procedures and have an opportunity to experience the pressure of time-related deadlines, which are an integral part of a top-rated newsroom operation. During the course of the internship, the supervising manager(s) will give appropriate guidance to the student. The goal upon completion of the internship program is to have the student prepared to take advantage of entry level job opportunities in television news. The student will have had actual experience in many newsroom activities and will have a basic understanding of operational procedures. WYFF 4's Creative Services department is responsible for the branding and promotional development of the station. The intern will gain a general understanding of how a television Creative Services department runs. They will learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective topical promotion. Learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective news topical promotion. Explore broadcast and digital marketing and learn the responsibilities of the Creative Services Department. Gain production experience on promotional and commercial shoots, both in-house and on location. Observe unlimited newscasts and editing sessions. Draft topical copy, as well as other special news segments. Gain an understanding of WYFF 4’s commitment to the community through PSA production. Apply writing and communication skills in a professional environment.