The KBOI CBS Channel 2 News Internship Program is an educational program designed for students interested in pursuing a career in Journalism, Broadcasting, or Communication.  The Internship is designed to give college students a broad look at working in a television newsroom. 

Departments:       News

                            Sports

                            Web

*In your application please indicate the department you desire to serve as an intern.  Each student is selected                                  and assigned at the discretion of the News Director. The number of positions varies per department.

Internship Location:     Boise, ID

(*Interns are responsible for housing and expenses.)

Full-time and Part-time opportunities are available.

Minimum requirement: 3 days/week, 5 hours/day, schedules will be fixed, but flexible.

Description:

As an Intern, you will receive a hands-on education by being a member of the KBOI-TV Newsroom team, responsible for a variety of tasks in the News department.  This position requires schedule flexibility, as well as a person who can adapt to changes quickly.   Interns will be assigned to a variety of different assignments, based on that day’s needs.

                News

As a News Intern you will be exposed to a variety of tasks in the Newsroom.  You will get full exposure to the day-to-day activities of a busy News department.  Internship duties can include logging tapes, coordinating scripts, researching, assisting during shoots, selecting footage, answering viewer mail, and clerical duties.

                Sports

As a Sports Intern you will be assisting the Sports department in gathering and researching of sports related information/stats, logging tape, coordinating scripts, and assisting with remote sporting event shoots.  This internship will provide a general overview of the daily activities of a Sports News department. 

                Web

As a Web Intern you will exposed to day-to-day News requirements with regards to the KBOI-TV website.  You will assist in researching and writing stories for publication on the KBOI-TV website, gain knowledge of AP style, learn basics of website content management and publication, learn how to capture and digitize images and videos for web publication, assist with gathering other content and materials for publication on the KBOI-TV website.

Requirements:
Students who are currently attending an accredited college and have achieved junior or senior status are eligible. A variety of majors qualify including Journalism, Broadcasting, Communication, Public Relations, and more.  Participants must have an interest in a News career, good computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and knowledge of current events. A 3.0 GPA or above is recommended.

Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. Students are required to provide official documentation on school letterhead confirming that they will receive credit for the internship. This documentation must be on file prior to start date.

Employment:
Interns are not guaranteed a job after participating in the program.

Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the Internship including department, your availability, a resume, and two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher/professor, one from a member of the business community).

Attn:     Human Resource Department

News Internship

hr@kboi2.com

KBOI Channel 2

140 N. 16^th Street

Boise, ID  83702

Fax (208)472-2212

*No phone calls please.

www.kboi2.com  

Application Status:
Due to the high volume of applicants, the office cannot respond to application status inquiries. The office reviews all submitted applications and contacts selected candidates for a phone interview.