Summary: WJW is seeking a highly motivated intern to assist with the planning and production of our award-winning scholastic sports program, “Friday Night Touchdown” for the upcoming fall season.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports, specifically football and an excellent knowledge of social media, including Twitter, WordPress and Microsoft Office.

The sports intern will work with the show Producer on Fridays, Saturdays and some weekday hours during the high school football season to compile game scores, highlights and other pertinent information, to organize and share with our viewers and followers in a clear, concise and informative manner.

Responsibilities:

• Tracking live football games either through broadcasts or web streams

• Updating scores and posting on our live scoreboard and social media platforms

• Identifying outstanding or unusual events or performances and relaying that information in real-time

• Assisting with the planning, preparation and production of the live broadcast

Requirements:

• Must be a current college or graduate student in good standing

• Must be able to receive school credit for intern hours worked

• Strong knowledge of sports, specifically football

• Strong social media skills, specifically Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and WordPress

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, determined and dependable

• Available Friday and/or Saturday nights from August through November

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