Students interested in applying for an internship at MSNBC should mail, fax, or email a resume and cover letter specifying which internship you are interested in to:

MSNBC
Human Resources
Internship Coordinator
One MSNBC Plaza
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Fax: (201) 583-5819
Email:

Are you a News Junkie? Do you need a daily fix of Politics and Current Events? Then why not intern with NBC News on Cable 24/7, MSNBC? As an intern with MSNBC you’ll have the unique opportunity to be a real part of a cable news network. You’ll also gain the kind of experience that great careers are built on, giving you the edge in a competitive industry.

What We Require
MSNBC’s Internship program offers college students the opportunity to take a first step into the broadcasting industry. MSNBC Interns are unpaid and therefore must be:

• Enrolled at an accredited four or five-year college or university.
• Able to provide proof of credit from your college or university prior to starting your assignment.
• On track to receive a bachelor or advanced degree from a college or university.
• Currently of sophomore standing or above.

MSNBC looks for students who are committed to a career in media/broadcasting through experiences in their major studies, college clubs/organizations, prior media based internships or prior media work experience. Grade point average, community service, and leadership experience are also an important part of the total assessment of student applicants.

The student may work during the fall, spring, or Summer College semesters full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week) based on student availability and department/show needs.

All internships are located in Secaucus, NJ unless otherwise stated.

Newsroom Internship
Selected Intern will be part of a team and will complete tasks assigned by the Senior Producer. This candidate will work closely with the team’s Production Assistants and will perform various Production Assistant functions such as: answering phones, logging tape, researching story ideas, printing scripts, retrieving tapes and working within the Tape Dept.    Knowledge of politics, history and current events is required.   All interns will walk away with a good understanding as to how a LIVE newscast gets from conception to air.

Primetime Intern
Research & help work on production elements for our live talk oriented programming. Selected candidates will work with Production Assistants to produce key elements of the show such as graphics, tape-cuts and scripts.  Control Room experience will allow the selected candidate to gain factual knowledge of the fast paced environment. Some television experience an asset. This is an ideal position for a quick learner who is detail oriented, can handle him or herself well under pressure, and is used to juggling many tasks at once.

“Imus in the Morning” Internship
During this hands on internship, selected intern will assist in the pre-production of the Imus program and log live programs and pieces. Intern should be dedicated and be willing to work early morning hours (5:30am-noon). Intern can expect to gain intensive experience in live television production, remote cameras and video editing.

Marketing Intern
Will provide assistance in marketing, research, copy-editing, scheduling and listings. Will work with VP of Marketing, Advertising and Promotion in developing marketing strategies and third party partnerships for the network. Will gain valuable insight and marketing skills to on-air as well as off-channel advertising. Minimum 3 days per week, Marketing Major preferred.

Production Intern
Will assist producers, production assistants, and coordinators with research, screening & logging of tapes. Will gain hands on experience and knowledge of all components of creating on-air promotion including writing, research, editing and audio. Minimum 3 days per week, RTF/ Communications Majors w/television coursework preferred.

Audio Post Production Internship
Will assist in daily tracking of voice over announcers, music searches, cutting music down for length, music dubbing, post production and sound to picture (effects), sweetening. Primary use of Pro Tools music editing system, scenaria mixing console, beta decks, and dat recorders. Minimum 3 days per week.

Strategic Operations Internship
Selected Intern will provide assistance in audience research, television web research and content production for MSNBC. Duties will include: compilation of Nielsen audience data and web research data for MSNBC & its competitors; analysis of e-mail viewer feedback; copy-editing and updating television and special programming content on MSNBC’s website. Ideal candidate should be a self-starter and a quick learner, as well as organized and detail-oriented. Person should possess excellent interpersonal and writing skills and have an interest in the business side of television. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Word and PowerPoint necessary. Internet experience is a plus. Background in mathematics or statistics helpful.

Human Resources Internship
Selected intern will assist a team of HR recruiters and managers in bringing in and maintaining top talent at MSNBC cable. Duties will consist of assisting recruiters with research, job postings, and screening of candidates. In addition selected candidate will be exposed to and assist in the everyday functions of MSNBC’s HR team. Ideal candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess excellent interpersonal and writing skills.

Media Relations Internship
Duties for this internship include screening tapes, updating and creating press lists, answering phones, distribution of press clips, filing, helping to research upcoming MSNBC programs for releases. Intern should have an interest in Media Relations, good writing skills, an outgoing personality, and some prior experience in a professional environment. Intern can gain a complete knowledge of how a Media Relations Department works. This will include the ability to write a press release, edit information and field calls from the press.

On-Air Graphics Internship
Intern will assist in the research and creation of graphics for all MSNBC programs. Help the artists and researchers by finding graphic elements for future use. Intern should have knowledge of basic computer skills. PhotoShop and Internet experience is a plus. Student should have an interest in electronic graphics. Interest in news and current events. Intern will get hands on experience with the latest graphics equipment and software. The Intern will observe and help to create graphics that will be used on-air. Day and weekend shifts available.

Technical Operations Internship
MSNBC is pleased to offer various opportunities for students to work and learn the “behind the scenes” aspects of Live Television News Production at our Secaucus, NJ facility.  Selected interns will be able to complete a customizable internship that focuses in one, or several, of the following areas:  Editing (cuts-only, Avid, Online and Non-Linear), Studio Operations (Camera, Stage Managing, Teleprompter, Studio Lighting), Control Room Operations (Technical Director, Audio, Video, Playback, Electronic Graphics), and Remote Operations (Live Shot coordination, Satellite/Fiber feeds, field logistics).  Candidate should have production course work in related areas of interest or relevant experience, and must receive academic credit for the internship.  MSNBC interns will receive hands-on instruction with staff supervision.