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KARE 11 is currently seeking intern applicants for the Spring of 2008.

We ask that all candidates please submit a copy of your resume with your completed application form.

Please place all initial calls and send all applications to:

Kathy Koepp
Internship Coordinator KARE 11
8811 Olson Memorial Highway
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 797-7362

Click Here for PDF application form

Or you can use our online application form

NEWS / SPORTS INTERN
NEWS ASSIGNMENT DESK - Take down information, solicit information, research stories, develop story ideas, develop recognition of what makes a good story, make beat checks, file video/story folders.

NEWS FIELD SHOOTING/REPORTING - Interviewing skills, tell visual stories, field production (being able to fit pieces together to fit story), work under time constraints, camera presence, basic photography (observation only).

NEWS VIDEOTAPING EDITING/WRITING - Basic editing (do?s and don?ts), get familiar with machines and editing process, speed (editing and writing), script basics, write VO?s and VO-SOT?s, write and voice package.

NEWS METEOROLOGY INTERN - Gains hands-on forecasting experience while working with meteorologists to create weathercast. Opportunities include: observing weather phenomena with on-site radar; producing graphics with state-of-the-art computer systems; and other projects. Meteorology interns must have some coursework in the major, including synoptics, completed before the internship begins.

ONLINE INTERN
Learn web site management and web page design. Learn to use Javascript, CGI/Perl, SQL, and HTML, ASP, ASP.NET in a Windows environment. Work on the KARE-11 Intranet under supervised conditions to learn development and design concepts.

PROMOTION INTERN
This position enables a student to fully understand a promotion department that works as an in-house ad agency, with complete hands-on learning experience; to include producing your own spot with the right initiative. Responsibilities include: assisting with on-air production location shoots; writing copy for over-the-crawl announcements; presenting and scheduling station tours; researching possible special events; assisting in special projects and sharing general office duties.

PRODUCTION INTERN
Works with news directors - puts a news show on the air - works with producers, technical staff, art department - learns how to format a news show - camera selection, shot selection, graphic selection - works under pressure as a contributing team member.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS INTERN
This position allows a student to experience first hand the planning production, and execution of local television programs. The student will work primarily on one of our weekly programs. This position requires basic knowledge of video tape machines, logging, writing skills, excellent phone skills, and the ability to think creatively and efficiently in the production process. In return, the student will observe and participate in the entire production process of non-news programming. This position requires the minimal commitment of 24 hours a week.

KARE 11 STUDENT INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Students must be sponsored by and receive credit from an accredited college and be at least junior or senior level. (Special arrangements can be made for a student in a lower level if meeting other criteria and department approval.)
Students must have prior written approval from a school professor or counselor who will serve as administrator of this individual?s internship program.
Internship positions are non-paid, and for scholastic credit only. The work hours are 18-24 hours per week depending on the department and student.
Internships last a minimum of three months and can last up to six months. Internships may be in more than one department depending on criteria, department approval and student?s desire.
Students should be pursuing communications, journalism/speech, business degrees or other related course work for the department of internship.
Internships are available in News, Sports, Promotion, Production, and Sales Marketing, Students will learn about the television industry from the business and technical sides in all areas.

Other Criteria for NEWS INTERNSHIPS:

Must be a journalism/speech communications major.
Must be in the top 20% of your class in course related work in your major.
Must be able to work at least three, eight hour shifts per week.

Students will augment their classroom experience through participation in various business and news activities and projects. KARE will provide extensive supervision, one on one training, and a job description for each department. Most importantly, students do not serve as a replacement or substitute for a full or part-time employee. This internship program is solely a learning experience.