The Florida Channel News Intern - 2025 Legislative Committee Weeks & Session (Part-time, OPS) (Multiple Vacancies)

Department

The Florida Channel, a WFSU-TV operation located in the Florida Capitol building in Tallahassee, is seeking news interns for the Spring 2025 semester. Our paid internship program gives students an opportunity to enhance basic hands-on newsroom experience learned on campus and work closely with our talented, respected and award-winning team of journalists. We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious student or recent graduate who is seeking to gain valuable exposure and experience in a unique, fast-paced, professional state government television news environment.

To learn more about us please visit this link: https://TheFloridaChannel.org

Responsibilities

The news interns will be exposed to various aspects of news gathering and production, develop skills for researching and fact checking news stories, log video and assist with planning, producing and executing daily half-hour newscasts during Session.

Interns may have the opportunity to accompany producers, reporters and videographers in the field at news conferences, committee hearings and other assignments. Interns may eventually be assigned to cover news events independently and to write/produce news elements. The specific length of the internship, minimum hours required to work to receive credits, eligibility and college credits awarded for successful completion of the program must be verified with the student's faculty advisor.

Qualifications

• Degree-seeking Junior or Senior or recent college graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• A professional demeanor and work ethic.
• Strong research, writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to work throughout the 2025 Legislative Committee Weeks (January - February) and Regular Legislative Session (March - May).
• Must be able to adapt to and display personal and professional characteristics consistent with the Capitol environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Journalism, Communication Arts or Political Science major.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu . If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years and education details, even if attaching a resume.

The Department requests interested candidates to attach the following materials to their online application:

• Resume including employer references (include the title and work relationship of the person to be contacted)
• Personal Contact Information: phone number/email - best days and/or times to contact
• Work Availability: list days and hours of work availability
• Class Schedule (if applicable)
• Three Letters of Reference (see "Request Letters of Reference" for steps)

Request Letters of Reference
This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:

• After submitting your application, click the Careers link
• Click the My References link
• Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position
• Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system-generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf

You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references or resend requests.

Considerations

This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check .

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Please note only candidates who meet all of the listed minimum qualifications will be considered.

If there is a match between your skills and the current internship opportunity, we will contact you with additional information.

Daily schedule TBD. Anticipated dates of internship are January 10, 2025 to May 8, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf .