Work At NBC4

Associate Producer (CMH-000145)
Photojournalist (CMH-000146)

How to Apply for a Job at NBC4:

Employment opportunities at WCMH Television will be listed on this page and on our Job Information Line at 614-263-4444 Option #9.

To apply for a position with WCMH Television, please send your resume cover letter and a completed Employment Application via e-mail to rkarmi@wcmh.com, via fax to 614-261-4827 or via mail to:

WCMH Television
Human Resources
3165 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202

WCMH only accepts resumes for open positions. We regret that we can only respond to those applicants in whom we have an interest.

WCMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organizations that distribute information about employment opportunities to job seekers may request notices of new full-time vacancies at WCMH Television by completing the request form and mailing it to:

WCMH Television
Human Resources
3165 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202

You can request the form by calling Reema Karmi at 614-261-4417.

Click here to read the Annual Public File EEO Report.

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Internships With NBC4

The WCMH-TV internship programs augment the educational development of those studying for careers in broadcasting.  This is accomplished by creating opportunities for students enrolled in institutions of higher learning to gain experience in the station’s day-to-day operations.  

GENERAL PROVISIONS

A.  Participants will not accrue any benefits or salary and it is required that students receive college credit for internship participation (no exceptions).
B.  Ordinarily, the duration of participation by any one student shall not exceed one semester or other single segment of a school term or related course.
C.  Interns should spend time working in all phases of the function they are in.
D.  Interns shall not serve for more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours per week.
E.  The department coordinator will provide a specific description of the curriculum.

REQUIREMENTS - PARTICIPANTS MUST:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Be eligible to earn course credits for the internship.  Submit an application signed by their advisor stating the number of applicable credit hours Prior to the start of the internship.

HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY:

Send your resume and cover letter to wcmhhr@wcmh.com. You will need to indicate your choice of department and dates you are interested to complete your internship. Resumes are continually accepted throughout the year; however, please refer to the guideline below for registration.

Fall May 1 - August 1
Winter August 1 - November 1
Spring November 1 - February 1
Summer February 1 - May 1

Due to the high volume of resumes we receive we regret that we will only be able to respond for those students in whom we have an interest. The student may work during the Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer college quarters/semesters full-time or part-time based on student availability and department needs.

Due to the high volume of resumes we receive we regret that we will only be able to respond for those students in whom we have an interest. The student may work during the Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer college quarters/semesters full-time or part-time based on student availability and department needs.

NBC4 understands that each college and university is on a different schedule. The internship dates are flexible and will be determined between the intern and internship coordinator. The following are typical dates of most internships:

Fall September-December
Winter January-March
Spring March-May
Summer May-August

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS

Content:

General Assignment - Students participating in the internship program in the News Department become knowledgeable in many different aspects of the News operation. The interns will interact and assist with the assignment editors researching stories, making police checks, and answering phones. Additionally, interns will spend time with producers in the newsroom and the control room, learning how a newscast is assembled and broadcast. There will also be ample opportunity to interact with the Anchors of the newscasts as well as assisting Reporters in the field. In some situations, an intern may be assigned to work with one function of the News room such as Sports.

Photography - Interns in the Photography department only assist and observe the news edit area where stories are prepared for broadcast, video feeds are brought in from remote news coverage locations and news video archives are maintained. Interns will also have the opportunity to shadow reporters and photographers in the field, giving them a first-hand experience at the news gathering process.

Revenue: Sales internships which incorporate the basics of broadcast marketing and Sales with the experiences a veteran staff can deliver. The intern will become an integral part of the NBC 4 and NBC4i.com Sales team. Interns will have the opportunity to evaluate a career in media sales and gather a broad range of knowledge and skills from experiences in the office and in the field. We expect students to be inquisitive, proactive and enthusiastic.

Marketing: Students pursuing an internship in the Marketing Department will learn about the NBC4 brand and about marketing and promoting a multi media company. Interns will have exposure to both the creative and technical aspects of marketing. Interns have the chance to write press releases and scripts, assist producers on video production shoots, and assist in the planning and execution of station sponsored events such as Red, White & BOOM!, 4's Army fundraising drives, and The Ohio State Fair. Interns work in an exciting, creative, yet structured atmosphere. If you are looking to gain experience in multi media marketing and behind-the-scenes station promotions, this is the position to choose.

Operations/Production: Daytime Columbus: WCMH-NBC4 TV's daily advo-tainment program "Daytime Columbus" with Gail Hogan is looking for 2-3 interns every quarter to assist in the coordination and production of the show. Interns will be responsible for coordinating client relations, assist in recruiting clients, negotiating details of contracts, and will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in behind the scenes television production, editing, and programming. Interns will be required to work up to 15 hours per week and have some availability in the 9am-noon time frame 2-5 days per week. All majors are encouraged to apply. Interns must be reliable, take initiative, and have a passion for learning new aspects of advertising, client relations, event planning, television production, and/or programming and editing.

Interactive: Interns work with the nbc4i.com interactive team researching and gathering content for station website. There are also opportunities to work with the station's Multimedia Content Manager in the News Department and Interactive Director on web design and content creation. Additional opportunities exist based on the intern's skill and ability.

Finance: Interns will learn and apply basic finance and accounting principles within the context of a "real world" business scenario. Interns will have the opportunity to make judgments on finance and accounting decisions and defend those decisions to the VP of Finance.

Human Resources: HR's greatest value is to help the business become more competitive. This is accomplished by ensuring that four critical mandates: business partner, change agent, infrastructure expert and employee champion are fulfilled. An internship opportunity within the Human Resource Department will provide the opportunity to build the competencies necessary for a successful career. The Intern will work on various project and audits as well as get exposure on the daily tasks of the HR department.