Creative News Fall Internship

Creative News Intern

Blue Ridge Communications TV-13 offers an opportunity to learn the skills necessary to become a News Reporter, Anchor, Producer, Copywriter, or Field Producer. Interns become working members of the "BRC13" News team.

Responsibilities include :

Accompanying reporter on assignments

Taking part and bringing ideas to daily news meetings

Beat calls

Researching stories

Writing stories

Accompanying videographer and conducting interviews in the field

Running teleprompter or studio camera for live newscasts

Organizing graphics for the newscast

Editing video

Other duties as assigned

BRC13 provides experience by implementing the concepts students learn in college. Our "on the job" experience is not offered by many other companies!

BRC13 offers a limited number of internships to students who have completed at least one year of college. We offer both credit and non-credit internships at our main studio in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Internships are awarded to the strongest candidates after an interview process. Please plan ahead and apply early!

Additional notes about our internships :

No intern will work in any on-air capacity

We accept credit and non-credit interns

There are two steps to apply (see below)

All interviews are conducted at our Studio at 936 Elm Street, Lehighton PA 18235. (all interns also work out of this location)

Internships hours are weekdays only a shift is 9 : 30am-6pm (interns may work as little as two or as many as 5 days a week depending on college requirements and availability)

Interns are required to successfully complete a background check and drug testing prior to beginning any internship with BRC13

Qualifications :

Must have completed at least one year of college

Broadcast Journalism or equivalent communications majors preferred

Established residency in Pennsylvania

Valid PA Driver's License and good driving record

Writing Skills

Video Editing Skills

Production Skills

Reporting Skills

Videography Skills

Camera Operation Skills

Operations Technology

If you have a demo reel to include (preferred), please send it along with a letter of intent to :

BRCTV-13 Internship Attn : Marie Johns 936 Elm Street Lehighton, PA 18235 mjohns@brctv13.com