Internships
An internship at a radio or television station is one of the best ways to gain valuable experience in the broadcast industry. These Oklahoma stations currently offer internship opportunities. Contact the individual stations for more information.
KADA AM/FM, KYKC-FM, KTLS-FM, KXFC-FM
- Sales and Promotions. Credit only. Contact Roger Harris at (580) 332-1212.
KKAJ/KTRX/KYNZ/KVSO
- Credit only, but good opportunity to earn hourly pay as board operator.
- Contact Michael Baer, GM, at 580-226-0421.
KXII-TV
- News, Weather and Sports. Non-paid internships to college students who are enrolled in an internship program for college credit. Offer the applicant a variety of opportunity to learn.
- Contact News Director Matt Griffin at matt.griffin@kxii.com, or call 903-891-1246.
KWON/KYFM/KRIG/KPGM
- Programming, Production, Traffic. Credit only.
- Contact Dorea Potter or Charlie Taraboletti at (918) 336-1001 or e-mail dorea@bartlesvilleradio.com, or send resumes to 1200 SE Frank Phillips Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74003
KECO/KXOO/KADS
Summer Sales/Promotions. Paid. Contact Blake Brewer at (580) 225-9696 by April 1st. E-mailmailto:bbrewerkeco@cableone.net.
KNID/KXLS/KCRC/KFXY/KZLS
- Programming. Credit only.
- Contact Rick Roggow at (580) 237-1390. E-mail rroggow@knid.com.
KBZQ
- Sales and Programming. Credit only.
- Contact Rick Fritsch at (580) 357-4950.
KJMZ/KKRX
- Programming. Credit only.
- Contact Terry Monday at (405) 427-5877. E-mail tmonday@perrybroadcasting.net.
KLAW/KZCD/KVRW
- Sales and Programming. Credit only.
- Contact Chris Knight, chris.knight@townsquaremedia.com, or call 580-581-3600.
KMGZ
- Sales and Programming. Credit only.
- Contact Chuck Morgan at (580) 536-9530. E-mail gm@kmgz.com.
KSWO-TV
- News, Production, Sales. Credit internships only.
- Written request to Patricia Sapol, Human Resource Director, Drewry Broadcasting, PO Box 708, Lawton, OK, 73502. (580) 355-7000. E-mail psapol@kswo.com.
KATT/KINB/KKWD/KQOB/KYIS/WKY/WWLS
- Administration, Production, Promotions, Sales. Credit only. Ability to work regular hours.
- Send cover letter and resume to Christy Shuler, Citadel Communications, 4045 NW 64, Suite 600, Oklahoma City OK, 73116. E-mailchristy.shuler@citcomm.com.
KFOR-TV
- Interns are required to attend a College or University and be enrolled in the internship program for college credit. Most internships are non-paid.
- Call 405-424-4444 and ask for News & Production, Christina Reddinger; Creative Services and Graphic Arts, Joe Kozlowski.
KOCO-TV
- KOCO 5 interns are required to attend a college or university and be enrolled in the internship program for college credit. Internships are non-paid. Internships are available in all departments: news (news, weather, and sports), sales, engineering, creative services, programming, and accounting.
- Internship information and applications are on our web site, www.koco.com. Call (405) 478-3000 for additional information.
KRMP
- Programming. Credit only.
- Contact Terry Monday at (405) 427-5877. E-mail tmonday@perrybroadcasting.net.
KVSP
- Programming. Credit only.
- Contact Terry Monday at (405) 427-5877. E-mail tmonday@perrybroadcasting.net.
KWTV
- Credit only. Junior or senior majoring in journalism, public relations, communications, electronics or other media-related discipline.
- Send resume to KWTV, PO Box 14159, Oklahoma City, OK, 73113, to the attention of any one of the following depending upon internship position. News—Nathan Elliott, Managing Editor,nathan.elliott@news9.net; Marketing--Elizabeth Semtner, Director of Marketing,elizabeth.semtner@griffincommunications.net.
KLVV-FM / KJTH-FM
- Various departments. Credit only. Good communication skills, of good character to represent Christian station.
- Contact Tony Weir at 580-767-1400.
KXMX "The Mix 105.1"
- News, Production, Sales. Credit internships only.
- Written request to G2 Media Group LLC, Human Resource Director, 333 South Kerr Blvd., Sallisaw, OK 74955. (918) 790-4444. Email themix@kxmx.com.
KBEZ & KHTT
- Credit only.
- Contact Carly Rush for Programming at crush@rendabroadcasting.com, or Van Webb for Sales atvwebb@rendabroadcasting.com. Renda Broadcasting, 7030 S. Yale, #711, Tulsa, 74136.
KJMM
- Various departments. Credit only.
- Please send request and resume. Contact Martha Vaughan at (918) 494-9886 or mvaughan@kjmm.com.
KJRH-TV
- 2News Works for You is the local NBC affiliate and a leader in the local Tulsa television market. KJRH is one of ten television stations owned by Scripps Media Inc. headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.
- Internships are available for the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Our station offers internships throughout the station in departments such as: News, Promotions, Production, Web content and Marketing Departments. The positions vary year-round and are based upon the needs of each department. In regard to the length (term), we work with the intern’s requirements, set by the internship advisor. Periodic evaluations of the intern will be completed as determined by the advisor.
- Students should be at the college Junior or Senior level and must receive school credit for their internship. A negative drug screen is required prior to beginning an internship. We will consider “shadowing” students, but availability is limited during sweeps periods and at the discretion of the department head.
- Juniors and seniors may apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and reference letter from their internship advisor. The reference letter should include that the student is in good standing and will be eligible to receive academic credit for the internship, if accepted. All information may be sent to the email below.
- We treat our internships like a regular job and the intern is expected to dress appropriately, be punctual and obey company policies. Absences should be kept to a minimum to assure meeting the credit requirement. Interns will be required to work a minimum of four hours a day and no more than 40 hours a week. Work schedules will be determined prior to the start of an internship.
- Interested students should contact: Linda Gibby, Human Resources Manager. Telephone: 918-748-1442 E-Mail:gibby@kjrh.com address: KJRH, Channel 2 is located at 3701 S. Peoria, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105. www.scripps.apply2jobs.com/index
KMYZ-FM and KTSO-FM
- Promotions internships. Must be 18+, have GED or Diploma, be reliable, willing to work & learn and have a passion for music. Unpaid and/or for credit only.
- Send Resume & Cover Letter to Ryan Giles at ryangiles@shamrocktulsa.com.
KOTV/KQCW
Applicant will learn the following:
- Basic producer skills: including writing, researching facts, logging video, timing of stories and newscast, utilizing wire services and prompter operation.
- Basic reporting skills: including interviewing sources, logging video, writing stories and appearing on camera.
- Basic web skills: including writing and posting stories to Newson6.com, as well as, using social media to post and gather news.
- Further learning opportunities will be possible by shadowing different members of our diverse station.
Deadlines for Applications:
Spring Semester: November 15th
Summer Semester: April 1st
Fall Semester: July 15th
Education Required: GPA of 2.75 or above
Hours/Schedules: Availability for internship up to 16 hours per week
Special Requirements :
- Candidate must have completed at least 60 credit hours toward degree. Internship must be taken for college credit. Intern candidates must be self-motivated and work well with others. Professional dress is expected at all times. Journalism/Broadcast News/Communications majors must have:
- GPA of 2.75 or above
- Official transcript
- One letter of recommendation from a current or former instructor
- One-page essay detailing why student is interested in internship
Please email all application materials and/or questions c/o Stephanie Hill, Managing Editor atStephanie.hill@newson6.net
KTPX-TV
- Various Departments. Credit only.
- Contact Pete De Les Dernier, KTPX-TV, 5800 Skelly Drive, #101, Tulsa, OK, 74135. (918) 664-1044.
KTUL LLC
- Various departments. Academic credit only.
- Internship application must be completed and submitted with resume. Contact Shari Graham, KTUL LLC, PO Box 8, Tulsa, OK, 74101. (918) 445-8888 or e-mail atsgraham@ktul.com.
KWEY AM/FM, KCLI AM/FM, KKZU-FM
- Programming, News, Sports. Paid and credit.
- Contact Heston Wright at (580) 772-5939 or (580) 323-5254. E-mail heston@wrightwradio.com.