Internship Opportunity for Northern Arizona University Junior or Senior
Fall 2014 and Spring 2015
Position:
MMJ Intern for KPNX Channel 12 – Flagstaff bureau. Internship mainly held in Flagstaff at the
KPNX bureau, housed in NAU’s School of Communication. There will also be a couple of
weeks of work in Phoenix at the KPNX newsroom as schedules allow.
Available:
For the semesters of: Fall 2014 and Spring 2015
Hours:
10 – 15 hours per week, schedule may vary with class load.
Pay:
$10/hour, plus 3 hours of course credit based upon 10 hours of internship per week for each
semester.
Description:
An internship with Channel 12 News offers a wealth of learning opportunities. It includes a
schedule which allows current Junior and Senior level students (only) to live in Flagstaff, attend
NAU courses and still get assistance from professional journalists in the Flagstaff KPNX news
bureau.
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The selected intern reports directly to and is under the supervision of the KPNX
Assignment Manager, Nancy Harrison. If she is not in, you will report Josh Eure,
Assistant News Director of KPNX-TV.
Following are some of the duties required however, this list could change depending
upon special needs:
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Making beat calls, and setting up stories with the guidance of the KPNX Assignment
Manager at the Flagstaff news bureau.
Helping producers/reporters set up stories.
Bringing in story ideas and promotional ideas for both NAZ Today and KPNX.
Answering phones and taking messages for NAZ Today and KPNX crews.
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Going out on stories (following KPNX crew in your own vehicle) with reporters
and photographers.
Shooting and interviewing stories under the direction of a KPNX or NAZ Today
professional staff member. Writing your own stories for NAZ Today news show
and website, and possibly KPNX, or for distribution to azcentral.com website
depending upon needs of the day.
Shooting photos for Facebook and Twitter feeds, and writing posts for both when assigned.
Attending some staff meetings.
Must provide KPNX Assignment Manager, and NAZ Today Executive Producer
with your contact information – email addresses, home address, and cell phone
numbers. Also provide emergency contact name and current phone number.
Skills/Requirements:
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Must have own vehicle.
Creative and motivated self-starter.
Positive attitude with strong journalistic ethics.
Must be dependable and show up for your hours.
Positive and direct communicator with Nancy Harrison/KPNX Assignment
Manager when/if problems arise.
Strong writing and video shooting skills.
Works as a team member, leave a large ego at home.
Must have and maintain a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).
Must be a Junior or Senior, majoring in the School of Communication.
Please email a cover letter and resume to:
Nancy Harrison
KPNX TV & NAZ Today Assignment Manager
Flagstaff, Arizona/NAU School of Communication
nharrison@12news.com
Cell phone: 602-320-4965