KATU/KUNP Internship

As a part of our commitment to community services and educational enrichment, KATU/KUNP is offering a limited number of highly sought unpaid internships, aimed at providing a springboard for college students interested in developing careers in broadcast and/or cable television. These internships are offered to selected participants currently enrolled in institutions of higher learning. Student interns will experience all phases of a major market television station's day-to-day operations as a supplement to their academic curriculum.

Internship areas include: • Lifestyle Shows (AM Northwest/Afternoon Live)• Creative Services• General News• Digital Media• Sales and Marketing

Eligibility/Qualifications:

KATU/KUNP Internships are made available to juniors and seniors registered in a four-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university. Graduate students and students entering their second year in a two-year junior or community college program may also be considered. Applicants should possess declared majors in communications, journalism, broadcast production techniques or some similar related area. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

General Qualifications: • A current college student who boasts a strong academic record• Able to receive college credit for this internship• A responsible professional who has prior internship and/or experience• A candidate with a terrific attitude who can work well with a team as well as independently• A creative self-starter who can communicate effectively and work well under constant deadlines• Willing to work mornings, nights and/or weekends to support our newscasts varying hours: we will do our best to work with your schedule• If interested in working with AM Northwest in addition to general requirements, must be able to work early mornings

You must submit the following: • Resume• Two samples of work such as writing projects, audio or video samples (these can be graded class assignments or published work)• Required forms from the applicant's institution• One letter of recommendation (example: professor, supervisor, etc.)• Copy of your academic transcript (unofficial or official)

Deadline for Submitting Applications: March 31st, 2023

Transcripts and letter of recommendation can be attached to your online application or mailed to:

KATU/KUNP

Attn: Internship Coordinator

2153 NE Sandy Blvd.

Portland, OR 97232

Internship/HR Coordinator and Contact Information

Tiffany Clark, Human Resources Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

Office Phone: (503) 231-4226

*Incomplete submissions will not be considered!

The applicant must receive academic credit for the internship experience

Please note: If selected for a phone screening, please have your top 3 department preferences ready to discuss.

Internship Stipend: No stipend - Note: This internship will be unpaid . The applicant must receive academic credit for the internship experience to qualify.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace

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