KET-Kentucky Educational Television
Spring 2025 Television Production Internship
KET-Kentucky Educational Television, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Television Production Internship
Spring 2025
O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship
Are you interested in pursuing a career in public media, journalism, communication, or political science?
Come intern for Kentucky Educational Television, (KET), one of the largest and most respected statewide public broadcasting networks in the nation.
The Television Production Internship (O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship) offers motivated college students an exceptional opportunity to gain skills and practical work experience in production, communications, and journalism Students will work closely with KET professionals in the creation, production, and/or promotion of public affairs programs and content.
This
paid
internship includes an hourly wage plus the opportunity to earn two stipends during the semester for achieving certain performance markers.
LOCATION:This internship is
not
offered
remotely.
Student(s) selected will work at the
Lexington, Kentucky Network Center.
OPPORTUNITIES:Whileworking on programs like Comment on Kentucky, Kentucky Tonight, Kentucky Edition, News Quiz, and legislative coverage, students have the opportunity to gain experience in areas such as:Video -Assisting in camera operation in the field and in the studioAudio -Assisting audio technicians in the field and in the studioEditing -Assisting in editing footageGraphic Design -Assisting in creating graphics for programsProduction -Assisting with on-air promotion production; running teleprompter; logging and transcribing video and interviewsAdministrative -Researching content, legislation, and other information; scheduling and providing hospitality for guests appearing on programs; assisting producers and associate producersLegislative Support -Support in all areas of production in Frankfort and LexingtonMarketing and Communications -Assisting with the promotion of public affairs programs
QUALIFICATIONS:
Students must be
currently
pursuing a degree in a
related field
at the time of application and during the internship.Students must have completed at least
24 academic credit hours
or equivalent and be in good academic standing.Must have strong computer, writing and communication skills with course work and or interest in Public Media, Journalism, Civics, or Politics.Must commit to at least
120 hours
during one semester and have the flexibility to work evening hours.May require job-related travel including overnight stays; sitting and/or standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50lbs.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:October 25th
QUESTIONS: Please contact Kerry Powell at
[email protected]
or
[email protected].
Spring 2025
O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship
Are you interested in pursuing a career in public media, journalism, communication, or political science?
Come intern for Kentucky Educational Television, (KET), one of the largest and most respected statewide public broadcasting networks in the nation.
The Television Production Internship (O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship) offers motivated college students an exceptional opportunity to gain skills and practical work experience in production, communications, and journalism Students will work closely with KET professionals in the creation, production, and/or promotion of public affairs programs and content.
This
paid
internship includes an hourly wage plus the opportunity to earn two stipends during the semester for achieving certain performance markers.
LOCATION:This internship is
not
offered
remotely.
Student(s) selected will work at the
Lexington, Kentucky Network Center.
OPPORTUNITIES:Whileworking on programs like Comment on Kentucky, Kentucky Tonight, Kentucky Edition, News Quiz, and legislative coverage, students have the opportunity to gain experience in areas such as:Video -Assisting in camera operation in the field and in the studioAudio -Assisting audio technicians in the field and in the studioEditing -Assisting in editing footageGraphic Design -Assisting in creating graphics for programsProduction -Assisting with on-air promotion production; running teleprompter; logging and transcribing video and interviewsAdministrative -Researching content, legislation, and other information; scheduling and providing hospitality for guests appearing on programs; assisting producers and associate producersLegislative Support -Support in all areas of production in Frankfort and LexingtonMarketing and Communications -Assisting with the promotion of public affairs programs
QUALIFICATIONS:
Students must be
currently
pursuing a degree in a
related field
at the time of application and during the internship.Students must have completed at least
24 academic credit hours
or equivalent and be in good academic standing.Must have strong computer, writing and communication skills with course work and or interest in Public Media, Journalism, Civics, or Politics.Must commit to at least
120 hours
during one semester and have the flexibility to work evening hours.May require job-related travel including overnight stays; sitting and/or standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50lbs.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:October 25th
QUESTIONS: Please contact Kerry Powell at
[email protected]
or
[email protected].