Fall 2022 News Producer Internship Program
The Indiana Broadcasters Association funds a 14-week News Production Internship with member stations to provide a college student the opportunity to learn more about broadcast news production. Applications are now closed. One applicant will be chosen for a paid internship during the Fall 2022 semester.
Curriculum
Week 1: Station orientation, intro to news production systems, wires, video services, control room orientation, assign mentor.
Week 2: What is news, station’s news philosophy, news writing with focus on writing to video and graphics; shadow production staff around news time
Week 3: Check in with mentor, intro to building graphics, how to write engaging slugs and headlines, how to use video and sound for maximum effect
Week 4: Shadowing anchors, how copy translates to spoken word, how to maximize storytelling in studio, start writing draft news copy
Week 5: Check in with mentor, shadow assignment/digital desk, understanding what makes a “good” story
Week 6: Make beat calls, gather information, write for broadcast and digital
Week 7: Understanding social media and digital platforms
Week 8: Shadow reporters, photographers and MMJs, understand demands of field crews
Week 9: Check in with mentor, assist line producers in writing and rundown building, booth newscast
Week 10: Assist producers with rundowns, pitch stories, gather information, booth newscast
Week 11: Shadow special projects/ investigative/consumer units if applicable
Week 12: Run a story meeting, pitch stories, assist line producers, booth newscast
Week 13: Student Choice and/or Additional Material
Week 14: Finish with mentor; Collect Materials for Portfolio
Application (now closed)