Intern, KOIN / KRCW

Internship Program

The KOIN 6 internship program offers college students hands-on experience in broadcast and digital media. Internships are for college credit only, 16 hours per week, and typically last 8 to 12 weeks.

Criteria for Acceptance

• Must be a full-time college or university student, junior or senior.
• Must receive academic credit for the internship.
• Internships are unpaid.
• Must provide a letter from an academic advisor certifying junior/senior status and academic credit.
• Must establish an hourly schedule in advance with a supervisor.
• Must perform assigned duties and responsibilities.

Internship Opportunities

• Everyday Northwest and AM Extra Lifestyle Shows
• News
• Digital Media
• Promotions
• Sports
• Sales/Marketing/Programming
• Programming/Production

Application Process

• Attach a one-page cover letter to your online application detailing:
• Interest
• Expected benefits
• Desired internship type/position/department
• Semester applying for
• Desired internship length
• Include your resume with the cover letter.
• Provide documentation from your academic advisor confirming academic credit for completion.

Internship Descriptions

• Lifestyle Show

• Work with producers to plan and prep a Monday-Friday lifestyle and entertainment show.

• Duties include:

• Writing scripts

• Researching local businesses

• Confirming guest appearances and information

• Prop set up and take down

• Striking the set and kitchen cleanup after each show

• Assist with promotional events outside the station.

• Requires ability to multi-task and good communication skills.

• News

• Requires a writing background; journalism majors preferred.

• Shadow the Assignment Desk, Weather, Photographers/Editors, and Reporters/Anchors.

• Requires exceptional English and grammar skills and an eye for detail.

• Digital Media

• Learn to write for all forms of digital media.

• Produce and post multimedia stories about the Portland Metro Area.

• Create Facebook posts/Tweets promoting coverage.

• Assist in operating a dynamic website with regular updates and emerging content.

• Requires completed writing/editing courses.

• Working knowledge of WordPress, CMS, and social media platforms preferred.

• Passion for telling local stories.

• Promotions

• Assist in the creation and coordination of marketing and promotional activities.

• Requires creativity, organization, and attention to detail.

• Must be able to work with others in a fast-paced environment.

• Requires problem-solving, dependability, hard work, and creativity.

• Requires flexible availability, including weekends and holidays for station-sponsored functions.

• Sports Interns

• Write, shoot, and edit for sports reports in newscasts.

• Learn day-to-day operations of a sports department.

• TV Production courses completed and working knowledge of AVID, Final Cut, ADOBE Creative Suites preferred.

• Sales

• Learn phone etiquette and presentation skills.

• Understand the importance of interaction between advertisers and the television station.

• May create sales presentations and gain an overall understanding of the sales process.

• Requires being outgoing and professional.

• Programming/Production

• Learn the dub and digital editing process of commercials.

• May be asked to produce commercials.

• Assist on-air talents with board operation, taking phone requests, and general administrative support.

• Requires attention to detail.

Important Notes

• This internship is for educational purposes only.
• There is no guarantee or expectation of future employment.
• The education received is for the express benefit of the intern.
• The intern does not replace or displace any employee.
• The intern will receive direct and close supervision.
• This is an unpaid internship with no wages, compensation, or benefits.
• Paid parking is not provided.
• The company is not liable for injury or health conditions sustained during the internship.
• Interns must abide by all company safety rules, exert best efforts in training, cooperate with instructions, and maintain confidentiality of company information.