Internships

Web Internship for KXAN.com and TheCWAustin.com - Copywriter

We are looking for qualified interns to join our Web team.

Interns will be in the middle of the action, interacting with reporters, anchors and producers, providing content for KXAN.com and The CWAustin.com. Tasks include: editing copy, posting videos, keeping an eye on wires, creating online photo galleries and much more. You will have a chance to contribute your ideas to better Austin's most popular broadcast TV Web site.

Knowledge of AP style is a must. Candidates will be required to take a copy-editing test.

You must be registered in an internship class and receive credit during the semester you intern. This internship is NOT a paid position, and you must be available to work 15 or more hours per week. Spring, summer and fall internships are available.

Send a cover letter, resume and two references to Digital Executive Producer John Moritz, john.moritz@kxan.com, and include "Web Team Internship" in the subject line.

Web Internship for KXAN.com and The CWAustin.com - Technical

Interns in the New Media Department work side by side with the webmaster, web designer and Director of New Media maintaining three primary websites. Creativity and attention to detail are the characteristics that shine in this position.

Interested candidates should have a working knowledge of some or all of the following: HTML, CSS, XML, Java Script, PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, Fireworks and/or Flash. Knowledge of Wordpress, Twitter and other social media sites is preferred.

You must be registered in an internship class and receive credit during the semester you intern. This internship is NOT a paid position, and you must be available to work 15 or more hours per week. Spring, summer and fall internships are available.

Send a cover letter, resume and two references to Digital Media Manager Robert Sims, robert.sims@kxan.com, and include "Web Team Internship" in the subject line.

KXAN/KNVA/KBVO Production Internship
The position will serve as an integral part of our news, sports, and commercial production staff. Responsibilities include assisting in remote sports productions, news broadcasts, and commercial shoots.

You should have experience or a strong interest in running camera, editing, lighting, and how a show is broadcast from behind the scenes. You must be registered in an internship class and receive credit hours in compliance with the program you register through during the semester you intern. The internship is an unpaid position. To fully benefit from the experience, you should be available to work a minimum of 12 hours per week.

For consideration, send your resume to korey.wisland@kxan.com

KXAN Marketing & Creative Services Internships
KXAN and the CW Austin want you to be part of our creative team!  As an intern, you'll learn copywriting for television, print and web, basic AVID editing, event planning, contest management, and commercial production basics.  Plus you'll get to be part of the "heartbeat" of the stations, working on community service efforts that make a difference in Austin and Central Texas.  This is a true "hands-on" opportunity to get the experience you need to succeed!

You must be registered in an internship class and receive credit during the semester you intern.  This internship is not a paid position and you must be available to work 12 or more hours per week. Spring, Summer and Fall internships are available.  Be part of a creative team!

E-mail your resume and class experience to natalia.vasquez@kxan.com

KXAN News Internships
KXAN News is looking for a few good interns! Find out more about our news internship program and fill out an online application form.

KXAN News Internship Contact: Haley Cihock at haley.cihock@kxan.com