Broadcast Operations & Engineering Intern, CBS News Colorado (Summer 2025)

CBS Colorado is always Covering Colorado First with breaking news, sports, First Alert Weather & more. The Internship Program is designed to provide experience for students pursuing careers in the operations & engineering functions of television broadcasting and digital storytelling.  

Some projects the intern might be involved with:  

• Learn about what an engineering department at a broadcast facility does, the different roles and responsibilities, and what skills are needed to be successful.
• Observe Electronic Newsgathering in the field and how we use numerous advanced technologies to capture and transmit content for our newscasts.
• Observe and participate in the technical preparation for our daily broadcasts and learn how problems are solved in a deadline-driven environment.
• Learn about the various technologies we use for transmitting and receiving video and audio signals from around the world, including Starlink IP Satellite technology, bonded cellular transmitters, dedicated fiber optic networks, point-to-point microwave links and high-power broadcast transmitters on the tops of mountains! We use this technology every day to support our newsgathering efforts.
• Learn about Virtual Reality studio production technology. We recently installed a new Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality studio which allows storytelling using live action mixed with virtual worlds we create!
• Learn about IP/Internet technologies being used in broadcasting in support of both over-the-air broadcasts and our various streaming outlets.
• In addition to technical topics you will also have an opportunity to work in other departments at the facility and learn their operations.

Requirements:

• Aptitude/interest in computer networking, electrical engineering, transmission technologies (radio, satellite, live streaming, etc.).

• Interest in working in a state-of-the-art broadcast facility with an emphasis on local news production.
• Open to working in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Must have some experience and be comfortable with using hand tools (screwdrivers, wire cutters, etc.) as you may be involved in projects which require those skills (fabricating cables, installing equipment, etc.).
• Must be able to lift 40lbs unassisted (you may be unpacking equipment from boxes, installing equipment in racks, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver’s license as some travel/operation of station vehicles may be required.

Eligibility:  

• Internships are available to students who will be Juniors, Seniors, or Master's students in the fall of 2025. If you are a graduating Senior, please check our website for full-time job opportunities. 
• You must be available to intern full-time (5 days a week/36-40 hours a week) for 10 weeks total starting in June.  
• Internship format will be 100% in person, this may include some weekends. 
• Internships are paid at a competitive standard hourly rate (school credit is optional).
• Employment eligibility to work with Paramount in the United States is required as the company does not engage in sponsorship for internships.

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College students, start your career at the forefront of culture and conversation and work for entertainment's most iconic brands! Our Summer Internship Program offers endless ways to explore careers through an immersive 10-week, well-rounded paid program that encourages students to bring their passions and insights to work. Most importantly, the program acts as a pipeline for future opportunities.

Exciting perks tailored just for you!

• Speaker series with industry experts
• Unique networking opportunities & social events 
• Complimentary Paramount+ with Showtime subscription during your internship
• Workshops on crafting your resume, nailing interviews and career strategy
• 1:1 mentorship, volunteer opportunities, on-the-job learning and so much more!

DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 31st, 2024

 
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $20.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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