Intern

Job Description

The KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will develop news writing, producing, reporting, and digital media skills while learning from award-winning staff at KMBC 9. Additional opportunities are available in the behind-the-scenes areas of production/studio operations, weather and marketing/promotions. Your internship will prepare you for work in a real newsroom, giving you opportunities in nearly every aspect of news production.

Internship Program Dates

Spring 2024 Session

Application Deadline: January 8, 2024

Session: Feb. 5 – April 26, 2024

Summer 2024 Session

Application Deadline: April 15, 2024

Session: May 13 – Aug. 2, 2024

Fall 2024 Session

Application Deadline: August 12, 2024

Session: Sept. 9 – Nov. 29, 2024

*Dates are subject to change

KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 offers paid internships in the departments below. In order to apply for an internship, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

Semester i.e. Spring, Summer, or Fall (if applicable)
Department preference
Available start and end dates
Days and hours available to intern

Available Internships

Newsroom

Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, and news managers to learn skills in nearly all aspects of television news production. Examples include on-scene reporting, producing, video editing, research, and working at the assignment desk.

Production/Studio Operations

Interns will learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts. Behind-the-scenes training will include learning robotic cameras, floor directing, lighting and show set-ups. Interns are required to be comfortable with height, able to lift light equipment, and work non-traditional hours.

Digital

Interns will learn how newsrooms publish content to digital platforms, analyze real-time online metrics and more. Interns will get the opportunity to research, write, and publish stories for KMBC.com.

Weather

Interns must have working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study. You will work with our team of meteorologists to learn the skills necessary in creating and delivering forecast information for a television and online audience.

Marketing/Promotions

Interns will gain a general understanding of how a television Creative Services department runs. They will learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective news topical promotion, gain production experience on promotional and commercial shoots, and gain an understanding of our commitment to the community through PSA production.

Sales Marketing and Research

Interns will develop a working knowledge of the business side of advertising. This includes how the sales department can help come up with creative concepts for advertisers/sponsors and an understanding of audience television viewing information and its applications.

Once you are accepted as an intern at KMBC 9 / KCWE 29, you will receive an instruction packet. Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation and you Must attend this. Plan to work three days a week, eight hours each shift with varying schedules. During the internship you should always check in with your assigned adviser upon entering the building.

Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern. KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 cannot offer support in this area.