Internship Program
To apply to join our Internship Program, you must first complete our Internship Packet and Agreement, and also complete our online registration, where you will need to UPLOAD a completed copy of that Internship Packet and Agreement for consideration into the program.
Below are the categories within which potential interns may find opportunities with Cleveland 13 News
Production Assistant
​Production Assistants play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of Cleveland 13 News segments. They work closely with staff, interns, interviewees, crew, and other participants to coordinate all aspects of production and filming. This includes making sure that equipment is functioning properly, individuals are in the right place, and tasks are being efficiently carried out. Additionally, Production Assistants are responsible for tracking attendance and understanding each person's role. In this position, you will also ensure that everyone involved adheres to Cleveland 13’s guidelines and fulfills their responsibilities effectively.
Filming
Those with filming roles at Cleveland 13 are responsible for capturing video footage that includes A-Roll, B-Roll, and live-streams of behind-the-scenes activities for use in new stories, video segments, and promotional materials. Main rig operators focus on capturing A-Roll video, ensuring the quality of on-camera sound, and promptly reporting any technical issues. B-Roll operators gather creative and relevant shots to support and enhance the storytelling during the editing process. Social cam operators manage live-streams on Cleveland 13’s social media pages, providing real-time behind-the-scenes content. This role also requires direct communication with the on-air interviewer, relaying relevant questions from social media viewers through the audio link.
Story Contributors (Writers)
As a Writer for Cleveland 13, you have the unique opportunity to share compelling stories about Cleveland with a broad audience. Whether your focus is on small businesses, events, music, art, food, culture, or other topics that impact Clevelanders, your stories have a place on the Cleveland 13 platform; as long as they are not politically partisan or unbalanced. Each article you contribute will credit you as the author and will be promoted across our various social media platforms, ensuring your work reaches a wide and engaged audience.
VIDEO EDITORS
Video editors are essential to the success of Cleveland 13. They are responsible for taking all footage from news stories and video segments (A-Roll and B-Roll) and meticulously editing it to ensure a consistent style and theme that aligns with other similar content. Additionally, they must ensure the final cut fits within the allocated time allowance for the story. This role demands a high level of attention to detail and expertise in editing, timing, music synchronization, audio synchronization, equalization, and video formatting.
Segment Coordinators
Segment Coordinators are crucial to the success of our video news stories at Cleveland 13. These individuals work behind the scenes to set up segments by reaching out to business owners, event coordinators, and notable figures. Their role involves learning about the business, talent, or event, assessing whether a video story aligns with the Cleveland 13 mission, and, if it does, organizing the implementation of that segment with both the business or individual and Cleveland 13’s production staff. Their efforts ensure that each segment is effectively coordinated and executed.
Digital Marketing & Development
These individuals are responsible for capturing, gathering, and creating content for Cleveland 13’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, etc.) to enhance the network's reach, engagement, and appeal. This includes promoting upcoming news stories and segments, sharing published articles, showcasing behind-the-scenes footage, creating quick spotlights, and executing general marketing campaigns. This role often involves collaborating with other team members to gather the necessary content for these campaigns, ensuring a cohesive and impactful social media presence.
Advertising, Sales & Sponsorships
Advertising, sales, and sponsorships are crucial to Cleveland 13’s ability to operate, grow, and continue delivering relevant and positive stories about Cleveland to our community and those interested in visiting or learning more about it. In this role, your job is to reach out to potential partners and share the benefits of aligning with Cleveland 13. This may involve discussing pricing, customizing advertising and sponsorship plans to meet their needs, and more. Success in this role can lead to full-time employment opportunities, making it an excellent stepping stone for those looking to advance in media sales and sponsorship.
On-Cam Talent
Normally, only Affiliate Contributors appear on camera; however, there are times when they are unavailable or require additional commentary or contributions. This creates opportunities for interns interested in being On-Cam Talent. In this role, you may be involved in segment promotion or commentary, covering sports, events, food, music, small businesses, exceptional figures, and more. This provides a unique chance to gain on-camera experience across a variety of topics.
If You're Interested in Becoming an Intern, You Must Download and Complete our Internship Packet and Agreement, and then register online for our program. The packet MUST be completed first as we will need you to upload a scanned copy of it during the registration process. Both steps can be accessed below.