WCBS-TV / WLNY-TV has an immediate opening for a News Apprentice.
Req ID#: 24569
Job Title: News Apprentice
Job Description/Requisition Details:
CBS Television Stations implemented the News Apprenticeship Program in 2005. The purpose of the Program is to develop strong newsroom leadership skills for those interested in behind the scenes editorial opportunities, as well as to attract a diverse pool of talented individuals who will contribute to our story selection and execution. In 2016, we are excited that CBS 2 / WLNY-TV 10/55 will be participating in the News Apprenticeship Program.
The Program will expose candidates to the various disciplines of broadcast journalism, from the assignment desk to newscast writing and producing, promotion writing and news editing to special projects. Apprentices will be working side by side with News Department professionals, learning their craft and gaining valuable experience and knowledge. This is truly a unique opportunity for a recent college graduate who has a serious interest in pursuing a career in TV News. We are seeking individuals who are looking to work “behind the camera” with an ultimate goal to be part of a Newsroom management team.
Each Apprenticeship will be of a 6-month duration. Stations will make every effort to find employment for those candidates who successfully complete the Program, either within the station where the Apprenticeship took place, or at another CBS Television Station. However, successful completion of the Program does not necessarily guarantee future employment. Apprentices will be considered “at will” employees and the Program can end at any time during the apprenticeship period, at the Station’s sols discretion.
To Apply for the News Apprenticeship Program:
- After you have read the Program description and requirements detailed here, click “Apply Now” to submit your application. List any work experience, including summer or part-time jobs you may have had during high school, college or after graduation from college.
- Highlight any internship(s) or extracurricular activities (i.e., campus television or radio station, school newspaper, etc.) that you have participated in, any professional organization membership(s) you hold, or any additional information you want us to consider, i.e., applicable course work, awards, special skills or accomplishments, etc.
- Attach a one-page, single-spaced essay on “Why I’ve Chosen Broadcast Journalism As A Career”. Applications submitted without this essay will not be considered.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Candidates must be a recent college graduate.
- Only those individuals who are highly motivated and are self-starters need apply.
- While a degree in communications or journalism is preferred, it is not required. Strong writing skills are essential. Candidates will be required to take a broadcast writing test and will be asked to submit a one-page, single-spaced essay on why he/she wants to go into broadcast journalism.
- Participation in college TV stations, radio, newspapers or literary magazines will be taken into account. Also, membership in any professional organizations such as RTNDA or other Journalist Associations will be considered.
Please have interested candidates visit our web site at https://cbs.avature.net/cbscorpcareers/JobDetail?id=4831 to apply.
Consistent with our equal opportunity program, we request that you advise us of any candidate, including disabled persons, minorities or women, you believe may be qualified for this position and advise interested parties to apply as indicated.
WCBS-TV / WLNY-TV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.