CBS Detroit WWJ-TV/WKBD-TV in the #14 television market Detroit, is part of 28 owned television stations in 17 major markets, producing content for broadcast, streaming, and web 24/7, and successfully launched our local "On your block around the clock" Newscast a little over a one year ago. Every area of our CBS News Detroit Stations including Sales/Advertising, Creative Services and Graphics, Technical Operations and Business Office are committed to working together to provide the highest quality product in the market.
Responsibilities:
We are looking for students who are looking to learn more about working in the broadcast industry while gaining valuable hands-on experience in News, Sales, Tech Operations, and/or Creative Services departments.
Assist News Assignment Editors/Producers/Technical Directors/Reporters/Anchors to provide content to our viewers both on-air and streaming Assist studio guests during live newscasts Attend editorial meetings and receive hands-on experience with our producing and reporting team gathering content. Interns will also have the opportunity to work in other areas of the station as well, including Sales, Creative Services, and Technical Operations in order to gain insight into how each of these areas contribute to the overall success of our product.
Eligibility:
Internships are available to students who will be Juniors or Seniors in the fall of 2025. If you are a graduating Senior, please check our website for full-time job opportunities. You must be available to intern full-time (5 days a week/36-40 hours a week) for 10 weeks total starting in June. Interns will be required to work fully on-site for the duration of the program. Internships are paid at a competitive standard hourly rate (school credit is optional). Employment eligibility to work with Paramount in the United States is required as the company does not engage in sponsorship for internships.
Exciting perks tailored just for you!
Speaker series with industry experts Unique networking opportunities & social events Complimentary Paramount+ with Showtime subscription during your internship Workshops on crafting your resume, nailing interviews and career strategy 1:1 mentorship, volunteer opportunities, on-the-job learning and so much more!
DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 31st, 2024
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
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