WJCT News (First Coast Connect)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Does daily research for various show topics, identifies, pre-interviews and books potential guests with supervision from show host and producer
• Greets guests in the lobby and escorts them to the studio
• Produces segments under supervision of show producer and host
• Participates in staff meetings and projects as required
• Contributes story and guest ideas
• Answers phones, directs streaming cameras or observes studio crew during live production
• Creates original content for the wjctnews.org website and assists with social media strategy
• Participates in Public Broadcasting fundraising activities.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: Student will receive training in producing a radio talk show, multimedia storytelling, writing skills and editorial judgment TENTATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: One M/W/F and one T/Th internship available. Must be able to work flexible hours and have own transportation OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES: Motivated self-starter. Excellent writing, researching and editing skills. Able to work under daily deadline pressure. Ability to pitch and execute original story ideas. Knowledge of a wide variety of current events is essential and an interest in Public Broadcasting is a plus. For more information, contact Jessica Palombo at jpalombo@wjct.org https://wjct.org/ November 2023