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Television Production Internship
Fall 2024
O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship
 

Are you interested in pursuing a career in public media, journalism, communication, or political science?

Come work for Kentucky Educational Television, (KET), one of the largest and most respected statewide public broadcasting networks in the nation.

The Television Production Internship (O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship) offers motivated college students an exceptional opportunity to gain skills and practical work experience in production, communications, and journalism.  Students will work closely with KET professionals in the creation, production, and/or promotion of public affairs programs and content.

This is a paid internship and student(s) selected will also have the opportunity to earn a generous stipend during the semester that will be awarded at the end of 6 weeks and 12 weeks.
 

LOCATION:
This internship is not offered remotely.  Student(s) selected will work at the Lexington, Kentucky Network Center. 
 

OPPORTUNITIES:
While working on programs like Comment on Kentucky, Kentucky Tonight, Kentucky Edition, News Quiz, and legislative coverage, students have the opportunity to gain experience in areas such as:

• Video—Assisting in camera operation in the field and in the studio
• Audio—Assisting audio technicians in the field and in the studio
• Editing—Assisting in editing footage
• Graphic Design—Assisting in creating graphics for programs
• Production—Assisting with on-air promotion production; running teleprompter; logging and transcribing video and interviews
• Administrative—Researching content, legislation, and other information; scheduling and providing hospitality for guests appearing on programs; assisting producers and associate producers
• Legislative Support—Support in all areas of production in Frankfort and Lexington
• Marketing and Communications—Assisting with the promotion of public affairs programs

• Students must be currently pursuing a degree in a related field and completed at least 24 academic credit hours or equivalent, and in good academic standing.
• Must have strong computer, writing and communication skills with course work and or interest in Public Media, Journalism, Civics, or Politics.  
• Must commit to at least 120 hours during one semester and have the flexibility to work evening hours.
• May require job-related travel including overnight stays; sitting and/or standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50lbs.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
April 12^th

HOW TO APPLY:
Please go to the KET website (https://ket.org) and click on Careers and Internships at the bottom of the page.  Look for the internship posting, fill out an application, and submit your cover letter and resume.

QUESTIONS: Please contact Kerry Powell at kpowell@ket.org or jobs@ket.org.