Here, you can unlock your potential by contributing to projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are ready to bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day.Here, you can be part of a team who is the first to know when news is breaking.  Here, you can develop your skills at a company that cares about its employees, its communities, and its culture.NBC & Telemundo Connecticut Internships provide students with real world experience and exposure to working in the television news industry.  Internships at NBC & Telemundo Connecticut are paid and do not require course credit.Pay rate is minimum wage.NBC Connecticut & Telemundo Connecticut are looking for a team player to join our team.  As an assignment desk/digital intern on this team, you will support our efforts to create informative, engaging and compelling content for multiple platforms and sites.Participate in daily planning meetings and contribute story ideasUse social media and websites to find news and contact the appropriate sources to confirmMake beat checks and enter current and future news assignments into systemMake and answer phone callsHelp coordinate guests for newscastsWriting articles for our website using AP Style and formattingWork with reporters, meteorologists and other members of the news team to prepare web articlesCut video from newscasts and add proper metadata to post them on social media and our website/appGenerate ideas for stories and articles, with a focus on Google Trends, SEO strategy and current eventsParticipate in brainstorming sessions for new ideas for content and platformsKeep up on social media trends and pitch ideas on how our newsroom can incorporate new ideas into our strategyPrior use of WordPress preferred but not required Interest in the television, streaming or digital industries Knowledge of AP Style and newswriting
