Posted On: July 19, 2017

Journalism Internship

Media Organization: BBC Worldwide

Company Description

BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of the UK public broadcaster, BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation).
In the Americas, the company maintains offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, Miami, Toronto and Mexico City. The company represents key BBC Worldwide businesses: Content & Production, Sales & Distribution, Brands and Consumer Products.
BBC Worldwide provides a global showcase for the best of British creative talent including actors, journalists, presenters, writers, directors, musicians, designers and technicians. The company sells programs and formats produced by more than 500 different UK independent producers. In April 2009, BBC Worldwide was awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise which recognized the company's substantial growth in overseas earnings over the previous three years.

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION

The BBC Capital video intern will help produce, film, and edit video and multimedia stories for BBC Capital, potentially produce and film Facebook live segments and help with promotion in social media.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Film, produce and edit video stories
2. Help put together video/multimedia packages for website
3. Produce/film Facebook Live segments
4. Contribute ideas in Capital pitch meetings
5. Help promote video and multimedia stories on social media
6. Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Strong interest in digital storytelling
2. Sound journalistic judgement
3. Filming and editing skills
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Eligible for College credit

Send a copy of your cover letter and resume to BBCWA.InternRequests@bbc.com, subject line “BBC Fall 2017 Internship, (Name of Internship Position).” In your cover letter, please specify which department(s) you are applying for, verify if you are eligible for college/academic credit and advise the days you are available to work.

PLEASE NOTE: Students must be able to receive academic credit for the unpaid internships. For Fall internships, we request three full days of availability.

BBC Worldwide Americas offers NYC students a monthly TransitChek card of $121 to assist with travel costs.

To Apply

Send a copy of your cover letter and resume to BBCWA.InternRequests@bbc.com, subject line “BBC Fall 2017 Internship, (Name of Internship Position).” In your cover letter, please specify which department(s) you are applying for, verify if you are eligible for college/academic credit and advise the days you are available to work.