KMBC Studio Productions Intern

11 hours ago

Kansas City, Missouri, United States The Hearst Corporation Full time

The KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals with the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. As an intern in Studio Productions, you are part of the team that is "Kansas City's News Leader". For every person you see on camera, there are many more with exciting responsibilities in the KMBC 9 Newsroom. You'll learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts. Behind the scenes training will include learning robotic cameras, floor directing, lighting and show set-ups. Interns are required to be comfortable with height, able to lift light equipment, and work non-traditional hours.

ROBOTIC CAMERA OPERATION

  • Camera shot composition
  • Shot sequencing
  • Controlling robotic camera pedestals

SHOW SET-UP

  • Pre-production planning
  • Preparing for lighting, backdrops, and props
  • Prepare, distribute and place microphones used in live broadcast
  • Set up audio board for all audio sources and mix minus
  • Staff coordination

DIRECTING

  • Operation of automated studio production system. Learning coding for all elements of a newscast, including live studio cameras, live remotes, graphics and video playback systems.
  • Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew
  • Be responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast
  • Experience with ENPS, VIZRT graphics and Bitcentral video playback will be helpful

Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation which Must be attended. Plan to work three days a week, eight hours each shift with varying schedules. During your internship you should always check in with your assigned advisor upon entering the building.

Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern. KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 cannot offer support in this area.

Internship Program Dates

Spring 2026 Session

Session: *Feb. 9 – May 10, 2026

Summer 2026 Session

Session: *May 18 – Aug. 16, 2026

Fall 2026 Session

Session: *Sept. 14 – Dec. 13, 2026

  • Dates are subject to change

Please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

  • Preferred Session: Spring, Summer, or Fall
  • Available start and end dates
  • Days and hours available to intern

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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