Paid Internships

The KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. While interning in the KMBC/KCWE-TV Engineering Department, you can expect an in-depth introduction to television engineering operations and maintenance. Interns observe and interact with technicians to learn functions in master control, production and maintenance. This role reports to the Engineering Director.

MASTER CONTROL OPERATIONS

• Programming & scheduling using broadcast automation to switch and control servers, production and network sources.
• Use of master control graphics systems.
• Coordination of content & communication with production control, news and other departments.
• Logging and compliance.

PROGRAM & COMMERCIAL INGEST

• Observe methods & systems used to acquire and groom content for air.

MAINTENANCE

• Installation, troubleshooting, repair of various broadcast A/V and IT systems.
• Customer support provided to end users in facility.

Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation which Must be attended.  Plan to work three days a week, eight hours each shift with varying schedules. During your internship you should always check in with your assigned advisor upon entering the building. In-person attendance is required.

Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern.  KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 cannot offer support in this area.

Internship Program Dates

Spring 2025 Session

Session: *Feb. 3 – Apr. 25, 2025

Summer 2025 Session

Session: *May 19 – Aug. 8, 2025

Fall 2023 Session

Session: *Sept. 15 – Dec. 5, 2025

*Dates are subject to change

Please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

• Preferred Session: Spring, Summer, or Fall
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

The KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. As a news intern, you are part of the team that’s “Leading the Way” in Kansas City.  For every person you see on camera, there are many more with exciting responsibilities in the KMBC 9 Newsroom.  You’ll gain experience writing, editing, producing, and reporting the news. The veteran journalists leading the way at KMBC 9 News will give interns a chance to try their hand in the following aspects of the news operation. You will report to the News Director.

REPORT & PHOTOGRAPHY

• Work with reporters and photographers to develop, shoot, write and edit stories for broadcast.
• Shoot standups, write and produce stories for demo-reels.
• Receive feedback from Anchors, reporters, photographers, and managers on your work.
• Work on the fast-paced assignment desk finding breaking news and other stories.

PRODUCING

• Learn how producers create shows that are compelling, creative, and valuable to the viewer.
• Practice creating effective teases that hold the audience’s attention.
• Participate in editorial and planning meetings.
• Observe live production of newscasts from the control room.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER

• Learn the tools and techniques used to create informative forecasts.
• Possibly participate in any severe weather coverage.
• Practice forecasting using state of the art tools and chroma key.
• Help meteorologists put together broadcasts.

DIGITAL MEDIA

• Work with producers on Kansas City’s top digital and social platforms.
• Learn how digital content is created and delivered.
• Create content that could appear on KMBC.COM and other digital platforms.

You will also have the chance to participate in a KMBC “Intern newscast”. Whether you want to produce, anchor, report or forecast, the “Intern newscast” is your chance to work with other interns to create a newscast you can use to build your demo-reel.

Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation which Must be attended.  Plan to work three days a week, eight hours each shift with varying schedules. During your internship you should always check in with your assigned advisor upon entering the building. In-person attendance is required.

Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern.  KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 cannot offer support in this area.

Internship Program Dates

Spring 2025 Session

Session: *Feb. 3 – Apr. 25, 2025

Summer 2025 Session

Session: *May 19 – Aug. 8, 2025

Fall 2023 Session

Session: *Sept. 15 – Dec. 5, 2025

*Dates are subject to change

Please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

• Preferred Session: Spring, Summer, or Fall
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

KETV-TV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha, NE is offering paid internships in our News and Engineering departments. 

Interns in the News Department get a variety of opportunities:

• Go out to the field and shadow crews
• Take notes at courtroom proceedings
• Answer phones, learn police/scanner codes and how to gather information for a possible news story
• Get the chance to see the inner workings of the news department and learn what it takes to cover/research
• Learn how to edit, photograph and produce, write and edit a VO
• Write and edit a VSot, and track a package
• Learn to operate robotic cameras and studio floor directing
• Understand lighting grid and control board to maintain proper programming. 
• Dress microphone’s and IFB’s for all on camera appearances
• Applicant should have basic multi-media computer skill and familiarity with current Internet technology including downloading of materials for promos and commercial client spots
• Must be able capable of following instructions, verbally and written
• In-person attendance is required

Interns in the Engineering Department will also get a variety of opportunities:

• Support user needs across all departments, including News, Creative Services, Sales and Administration
• Maintain imaging machines, updating firmware and managing hardware inventory
• Assist the IT Manager with systems upgrades and new platform deployments
• Maintain LAN/IT infrastructure, installation and support of network hardware and software
• Work with engineering and IT management and staff to support important on-air systems and workflows including news, production and broadcast systems and equipment

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

KCCI 8 offers paid internships in the News department. In order to apply for an internship at KCCI 8, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

• Semester i.e. Summer or Fall
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern

The Opportunity

An internship at KCCI 8 News offers the chance to learn how a television newsroom works and build up your professional skills with mentorship from award-winning journalists. You will choose a career path and start doing the work of a producer, digital editor, reporter or photographer. Your work will be reviewed by a manager or professional mentor. The goal is to reach a level where your work makes it on-air or online, and you’re ready for your first job.

This is a paid internship with limited openings available. Each internship will be part-time during the fall and spring semesters, and full-time during the summer. Only those who intend to pursue a career in broadcast journalism should apply.

40/29 TV, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR is recruiting college students for our 12-week paid internship program, which provides a hands-on professional learning experience, with an emphasis on TV News Producing. The 40/29 Internship Program is administered through in-person training and shadowing of news producers, group meetings, and video conference calls. This role reports to the News Director.

Interns are introduced to every aspect of news operation, including but not limited to; news producing, digital content creation, assignment desk operations, news photography, news editing, and broadcast production. Interns work closely with assignment desk editors and producers with the goal of newsgathering, producing, writing, and presenting news content.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills.
• Ambitious, reliable, and enthusiastic college students should have some classroom experience in broadcast journalism, and preferably some knowledge of a television newsroom.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to learn new skills and how a newscast comes together from the ground up.
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, resourcefulness, confidence.
• Possess a positive, professional attitude.
• Possess the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Willingness to work different times of day. 
• In-person attendance is required.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

WJCL News Intern

Come join WJCL 22, the Hearst Television station in the Savannah/Hilton Head market as a paid intern! WJCL 22 is a key community partner in the area, providing breaking news, weather, and other information to local audiences through our newscasts and digital properties. WJCL 22 also provides entertainment programming and partners with the community on important local initiatives.

As a paid intern, you will come to understand how a television station functions, the many jobs available and the roles the TV station plays in the community. As an intern, you’ll learn what it’s like to work with a collaborative team across multiple departments, how we get news on the air and on our digital platforms, and the vital role other departments play at the television station.

To apply for an internship at WJCL 22, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

• Semester i.e. Summer, Fall
• Department preference
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern
• Briefly state your main objectives for participating in WJCL 22 internship (please be specific)
• What are your strongest areas of interest

College Internship Program Dates:

Summer 2024 Session

Application Deadline: April 26, 2025*

Session: June 3 – August 23, 2025*

Fall 2024 Session

Application Deadline: June 26, 2025*

Session: August 19 – November 8, 2025*

*Dates are subject to change

 What you’ll do and learn:

• Explore broadcast and digital news operations and learn the responsibilities of the News Department.
• Be exposed to a fast-paced newsroom, the newsroom operations, and live production events
• Gain an overview of the technical areas of the station 

Responsibilities:

• Help write and produce newscasts and news stories
• Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation with News and Creative Services
• Assist with special events and event planning
• Assist with the execution of newscasts
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• An interest in journalism, marketing, videography, writing and editing
• The ability to be versatile, as interns handle a wide range of topics, subjects, and tasks
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills
• Must work well under deadlines
• Must be a team player and collaborator
• Experience with Adobe applications, camera equipment and newsroom systems are plus

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

WTAE-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA is recruiting college students for our 12-week paid internship program, which provides a hands-on professional learning experience, with an emphasis on TV News Producing. The WTAE Internship Program is administered through in-person training and shadowing of news producers, group meetings, and video conference calls.

WTAE-TV is Pittsburgh's Action News 4. The Pittsburgh's Action News team brings live updates from all of Pittsburgh's communities, in-depth coverage of issues that matter most to viewers, and works to take action for viewers and hold public officials accountable. 

Interns are introduced to every aspect of news operation, including but not limited to; news producing, digital content creation, assignment desk operations, news photography, news editing, and broadcast production. Interns work closely with assignment desk editors and producers with the goal of newsgathering, producing, writing, and presenting news content. 

Qualifications

     Ambitious, reliable, and enthusiastic college students should have some classroom experience in broadcast journalism, and preferably some knowledge of a television newsroom.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to learn new skills and how a newscast comes together from the ground up
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, resourcefulness, confidence
• Possess a positive, professional attitude
• Possess the ability to pay close attention to detail
• Willingness to work different times of day

Students must have junior, senior or graduate studies level status to apply.

Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

2025 WCVB Summer Internship Program

Application Submissions: 3/11/2025-3/24/2025

The 2025 WCVB Summer Internship Program offers a variety of opportunities for students entering or currently in their junior or senior years at an accredited community college, college, or university. The program runs for 10–12 weeks, requiring a commitment of 24 hours per week, with flexible scheduling depending on the department. This role reports to the Executive Producer. In-person attendance is required.

Application Requirements:

Please upload with your application attachments:

• Resume and Cover Letter in PDF format (do not submit a Word doc).
• A Letter of Recommendation from a professor specifically for the WCVB Internship Program.
• Creative Works/Writing Samples, relevant to your areas of interest.
• Intern applications are limited to one submission based on area of interest.

Chronicle

Chronicle is the LONGEST running, locally produced news magazine program in the country! Chronicle presents a mix of features on the people, places and stories of New England.

• Conduct research, including researching footage from old shows and news tapes, as well as via the Internet and phone calls.
• Update repeat shows for re-air.
• Archive nightly shows.
• Assist producers with logging video footage from shoots.

Note: There will be a mandatory intern orientation prior to your official first day of work.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Application Submissions: 3/11/2025-3/28/2025

This fellowship is ONLY for students currently enrolled at Roxbury Community College or Massasoit Community College.

The Opportunity 

The WCVB Media Mentors Fellowship is designed to give students exposure to the television broadcast news industry. The fellowship will give the student an opportunity to learn from a cross section of departments as well and to spend focused time in a specialty of their choice.  This fellowship was created as part of the WCVB Media Mentors Initiative with a purpose of creating a better informed, better prepared, and diverse next generation of media professionals.

Fellowship Eligibility

• Currently attending Roxbury Community College or Massasoit Community College. Students who will graduate in Spring 2025 are welcome to apply.
• Are interested in pursuing a career in media arts, journalism, and/or technology.
• Are able to commit to a summer fellowship that will last a minimum of 10 continuous weeks. The fellowship is part-time up to 24 hours/week. Fellowships generally start in May or June. The fellowship start and end dates will be agreed upon at the time of offer/acceptance.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Application Requirements:

• Attached Resume detailing work and work experience.
• Attached over Letter in PDF format (do not submit a Word doc) expressing interest in the fellowship and promoting your candidacy including: 
  • A summary of interest in media arts, journalism and/or technology. 
  • Cite relevant course work and work experience.
• A minimum of (2) written work samples and links relevant work productions - examples: websites, videos, audio productions, etc. 
• One recommendation or department approval form from a school faculty member (required).
• One recommendation from other work or volunteer supervisor (optional).
• Submit Applications  Hearst.com/Employment Opportunity

Application Process and Deadline

• This is a Summer 2025 fellowship.  
• Applications are due on or before 3/24/2025. 
• Interviews will be conducted and decisions will be made in April.
• Fellowship is 100% on-site. 
• A background check, including social media checks will be conducted upon acceptance of offer.

Compensation and Benefits

• The pay is $20 per hour. 
• Additional funds may be made available for a transportation stipend as needed.  To be determined upon offer and acceptance of position.

Department Descriptions:

Newsroom

Fellows will explore different sub-departments of the newsroom:

Assignment Desk

• Assist team members with content gathering and planning.
• Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, social media and viewer tips.
• Develop and pitch story ideas. 

TV News Production

• Writing and formatting scripts for broadcast.
• Shadow reporters or anchors in the field when available.

Digital News Production

• Conduct research and write content for WCVB digital platforms including the WCVB app, WCVB.com and various social media platforms.
• Assist with photo and video production. 

CityLine

"CityLine" is Channel 5's award-winning urban news and feature magazine program. The program focuses on the issues, concerns, and news affecting the Commonwealth's communities of color. The topics can range from social justice inequities to ethnic restaurants and everything in between. Must have knowledge of current local and national events that impact communities of color.

• Learn to research story ideas for weekly show production
• Pre-screen and book guests: may include pre-interview phone calls to guests or communications with managers
• Assist with field productions
• Learn to write program promotions and in-studio interview questions
• Accommodate guests on Thursday morning tape days
• Learn to create smooth transitions between recorded segments
• Learn to write web summaries for upcoming shows

Broadcast Technical Operations

The Technical Operations fellowship resides within WCVB’s Engineering department. This includes actual “hands on” operation of equipment under the observation of permanent tech op staff members. The goal of this fellowship is to expose the student to real world daily technical operations in a television station. 

• Control Room/Studio Operations (Floor Direct, Robos, Audio, TD)
• Air Operations (Master Control/Air Assist)
• ENG Receive
• IT

Equipment Use: WCVB-TV is a union shop. As the purpose of the fellowship is to gain training in the technical areas, students will be allowed to touch and train on the technical equipment. Use of the equipment will be limited and closely supervised and monitored.

Chronicle

Chronicle is WCVB’s nightly news magazine and is the longest-running, locally produced news magazine program in the country. Chronicle presents a mix of features on the people, places, and stories of New England.

Fellows will learn to:

• Conduct research, including researching footage from old shows and news tapes, as well as via the Internet and phone calls.
• Update repeat shows for re-air.
• Answer viewer calls.
• Archive nightly shows.
• Assist producers with logging video footage from shoots
• Fellows may have the opportunity to attend field shoots with producers

Note: There will be a mandatory intern orientation prior to your official first day of work.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

2025 WCVB Summer Internship Program

Application Submissions: 3/3/2025-3/17/2025

The 2025 WCVB Summer Internship Program offers a variety of opportunities for students entering or currently in their junior or senior years at an accredited community college, college, or university. The program runs for 10–12 weeks, requiring a commitment of 24 hours per week, with flexible scheduling depending on the department.

Application Requirements:

Please upload with your application attachments:

• Resume and Cover Letter in PDF format (do not submit a Word doc).
• A Letter of Recommendation from a professor specifically for the WCVB Internship Program.
• Creative Works/Writing Samples, relevant to your areas of interest.
• Intern applications are limited to one submission based on area of interest.

News

WCVB provides Boston with breaking news 24-hours a day to local audiences through our television newscasts and digital platforms. You will learn how a newsroom operates and be expected to contribute to the operation.

Assignment Desk

• Assist team members with content gathering and planning.
• Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, social media and viewer tips.
• Develop and pitch story ideas. 

TV News Production

• Writing and formatting scripts for broadcast.
• Shadow reporters or anchors in the field when available.

Digital News Production

• Conduct research and write content for WCVB digital platforms including the WCVB app, WCVB.com and various social media platforms.
• Assist with photo and video production. 

Note: There will be a mandatory intern orientation prior to your official first day of work.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

2025 WCVB Summer Internship Program

Application Submissions: 3/3/2025-3/17/2025

The 2025 WCVB Summer Internship Program offers a variety of opportunities for students entering or currently in their junior or senior years at an accredited community college, college, or university. The program runs for 10–12 weeks, requiring a commitment of 24 hours per week, with flexible scheduling depending on the department.

Application Requirements:

Please upload with your application attachments:

• Resume and Cover Letter in PDF format (do not submit a Word doc).
• A Letter of Recommendation from a professor specifically for the WCVB Internship Program.
• Creative Works/Writing Samples, relevant to your areas of interest.
• Intern applications are limited to one submission based on area of interest.

Sales & Marketing

Sales Marketing is responsible for all WCVB networking and client communications. You will learn how the sales department comes up with creative concepts for advertisers and sponsors, while building client relationships.

• Developing sales promotional materials, managing client mailings, fulfilling contests, and assisting with on-air production.
• Monitoring and assisting in the research of target accounts to better understand market needs and opportunities.
• Assisting in the production of sales promotion videos, contributing to the visual and strategic aspects of marketing campaigns.

Note: There will be a mandatory intern orientation prior to your official first day of work.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

The WESH 2/ CW18 News Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will develop news writing, producing, reporting, and digital media skills while learning from award-winning staff at WESH 2 News. Additional opportunities are available in the behind-the-scenes areas of production/studio operations, weather and marketing/promotions. Your internship will prepare you for work in a real newsroom, giving you opportunities in nearly every aspect of news production.

College Internship Program Dates

Summer 2024 Session

Application Window: March 1-March 31, 2024

Session: May 20, 2024 – August 9, 2024

Fall 2024 Session

Application Window: July 1-August 2, 2024

Session: September 23, 2024 – December 13, 2024

*Dates are subject to change

WESH 2/CW18 offers paid internships in the departments below. In order to apply for an internship at WESH 2/CW18, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

• Semester i.e. Spring, Summer, or Fall (if applicable)
• Department preference
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern

Available Internships

Newsroom

Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, and news managers to learn skills in nearly all aspects of television news production. Examples include on-scene reporting, producing, video editing, research, and working at the assignment desk.

Production/Studio Operations

Interns will learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts. Behind-the-scenes training will include learning robotic cameras, floor directing, lighting and show set-ups. Interns are required to be comfortable with height, able to lift light equipment, and work non-traditional hours.

Digital

Interns will learn how newsrooms publish content to digital platforms, analyze real-time online metrics and more. Interns will get the opportunity to research, write, and publish stories for WESH.com.

Weather

Interns must have working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study. You will work with our team of meteorologists to learn the skills necessary in creating and delivering forecast information for a television and online audience.

Marketing/Promotions

Interns with an interest in marketing, advertising, promotion, or production will be given hands-on experience in these areas.

Orientation

Once you are accepted as an intern at WESH-TV, you will receive an instruction packet. Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation and you Must attend this. You will work three days a week, eight hours each shift with varying schedules. During the internship you should always check in with your assigned adviser upon entering the building.

Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the student. WESH-TV cannot offer support in this area.

WGAL-TV offers paid internships in the departments below. In order to apply for an internship at WGAL, please provide a cover letter with your application.

The cover letter should include:

• Semester (i.e. Spring, Summer or Fall)

• Department preference (ie. News, Sports, Meteorology, Technical, Creative Services or Sales)

• Available start and end dates

• Days and hours available to intern

• Briefly state your main objectives for participating in WGAL-TV internship (please be specific)

• What are your strongest areas of interest

Application Deadlines 

• Spring:  November 17, 2024
• Summer: February 16, 2025
• Fall:  June 29, 2025

NEWSROOM:

Newsroom interns will spend 10-12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments:

Assignment Desk:

• Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public.
• May also assist in research and other tasks.

TV News Production:

• Practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast.
• Time in the field shadowing reporters or anchors at a live report is possible but not guaranteed.

Digital News Production:

• Help research and write content for WGAL digital platforms including the WGAL app, WGAL.com and various social media platforms.
• When appropriate, the opportunity to help with photo and video production for digital platforms may be available

Photographers and Logistics:

• Assist team members with field work and news gathering

Internships are scheduled based on mutual availability and academic schedule and requirements, but may consist of 16-hours per week

SPORTS:

Interns should be well versed in both the local and national sports scenes (college and professional). The ability to converse about the hot sports topics of the day is a MUST. Interns should have working knowledge of the local sports scene (i.e., aware of managers, head coaches and star players of the local professional teams) and be conversational on major national sports stories and events.

Interns will learn to:

• Write scripts for daily sportscast.
• Research team and player statistics.
• Pitch story ideas to sports department
• May accompany reporters on location shoots but not guaranteed

Internships are scheduled based on mutual availability and academic schedule and requirements, but may consist of 16-hours per week

WEATHER:

***Please note: All candidates for internships with WGAL's Weather department MUST be enrolled in a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study.

In an internship at WGAL we stress analyzing and forecasting first, followed by storytelling and graphics production.

Interns will learn to:

• Analyze weather charts and models
• Prepare daily forecasts
• Produce weather graphics
• Assist meteorologists in gathering critical & breaking weather information and data
• Relay important information to/from News, Assignment Desk, and Web
• Research statistical data
• Practice forecast delivery in-studio
• Assist with social media efforts and email communication

Internships are scheduled based on mutual availability and academic schedule and requirements, but may consist of 16-hours per week

BROADCAST TECHNICAL OPERATIONS:

The Technical Operations internship resides within WGAL’s Engineering department. This internship includes actual “hands on” operation of equipment under the observation of permanent tech op staff members. The goal of this internship is to expose the student to real world daily technical operations in a television station. The training of the interns would be similar to what would be taught in a vocational/technical school.

Each intern will gain a general understanding of the following technical areas:

• Control Room/Studio Operations (Floor Direct, Audio, Directing)
• Air Operations (Master Control)
• ENG Receive
• IT

After completing time in each of the above areas, the remainder of the program will be designated for students to return to their area(s) of choice to gain additional training. The intern's scheduled days will remain the same from week to week however, hours will vary.

Equipment Use:  As the purpose of the internship is to gain training in the technical areas, students will be allowed to touch and train on the technical equipment. Use of the equipment will be limited and closely supervised and monitored.

Internships are scheduled based on mutual availability and academic schedule and requirements, but may consist of 16-hours per week

CREATIVE SERVICES:

WGAL’s Creative Services department is responsible for the branding and promotional development of the station. The intern will gain a general understanding of how a television Creative Services department runs. They will learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective topical promotions.

• Learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective news topical promotion.
• Explore broadcast and digital marketing and learn the responsibilities of the Creative Services Department.
• Gain production experience on promotional and commercial shoots, both in-house and on location.
• Observe unlimited newscasts and editing sessions.
• Gain an understanding of WGAL’s commitment to the community through PSA production.
• Apply writing and communication skills in a professional environment.

Internships are scheduled based on mutual availability and academic schedule and requirements, but may consist of 16-hours per week.  Shifts are normally 9:00am - 5:00pm.  We are not staffed on weekends.

SALES:

The Sales intern will develop a working knowledge of the business side of advertising. How the sales department can help come up with creative concepts for advertisers and sponsors.

Interns will learn to:

• Develop sales promotional pieces, client mailings, contest fulfillment and on-air production assistance.
• Gather research and ratings data for the development of sales marketing literature.
• Attend sales meetings and sales calls when appropriate.
• Assist in sales promotion video production.
• Generate client specific reports

Internships are scheduled based on mutual availability and academic schedule and requirements, but may consist of 16-hours per week.  Shifts are normally 9:00am - 5:00pm.  We are not staffed on weekends.

SALES RESEARCH:

The goal of the Research department's internship is to provide an understanding of audience television viewing information and its applications. The Research intern should have a business/math/numbers background.

Interns will learn to:

• Assist with the dissemination and interpretation of audience viewing data from the television research company, Nielsen.
• Track local and network specials on WGAL-TV and competitive stations.
• Generate viewership data for sales and news.
• Assist with projects that deal with audience viewership trends.

Internships are scheduled based on mutual availability and academic schedule and requirements, but may consist of 16-hours per week.  Shifts are normally 9:00am - 5:00pm.  We are not staffed on weekends.

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, offers paid internships for college students. In order to apply for an internship at WLKY, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include: 

• Semester availability:  Summer 
• Position preference: News Producer, News Reporter, Video-Journalist, Technical Production, Digital Producer 
• Available start and end dates 
• Days and hours available to intern 

Interns will spend 10-12 weeks shadowing and gaining on-the-job experience. You will be working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. You will report to the News Director.

News Producer

• You will collaborate with news managers and other producers to determine what the important stories are daily that need to be covered.
• You will learn how to write copy for broadcast, research stories for details and accuracy, and develop the ability to complete projects quickly and efficiently.
• You will learn how to manage the execution of a live newscast in a control room, working closely with production staff.
• You will learn how to create graphic elements, including lower-third supers and full screen graphics.
• You must be able to work under tight deadlines and have an eye for accuracy.
• You will communicate with reporters to learn the details of their stories to determine the placement in the newscast and how to tease compelling elements.

News Reporter

• You must be able to work under tight deadlines and have an eye for accuracy.
• You will collaborate with reporters and photographers to learn the responsibilities of covering local news.   
• You will learn how to write your own stories for both online and broadcast
• You will learn to shoot standups and practice live shots.
• You will cover news and write stories for newscasts, under the guidance of producers & news managers.
• You will learn the technical workflow and skills needed to work as a local news reporter

Video-Journalist

• You will learn how to gather video and interview content, and how to assemble stories for broadcast
• You will learn how to make quick assessments regarding safety and situational concerns, while shooting video at various locations/events.
• You will collaborate with reporters with the goal of telling a visually compelling story. 
• You will learn the importance of care and maintenance of equipment.
• You will learn the technical workflow and skills needed to work as a local video journalist
• Prior experience shooting video and/or editing on Adobe Premiere preferred

Digital Producer

• You will collaborate with our digital news manager and other digital producers to determine what the important stories are daily that need to be covered.
• You will learn how to write copy for broadcast, research stories for details and accuracy, and develop the ability to complete projects quickly and efficiently.
• You will learn how to produce content in a content management system that supports and populates our digital platforms – web and social.
• You will communicate with reporters to learn the details of their stories, as well as make needed calls for information.
• You will learn the technical workflow and skills needed to work as a digital producer.

Technical Production

• You will observe and train on all aspects of behind-the-scenes newscast production: directing, technical directing, audio, camera operation
• You will learn how all the roles work together to execute a live newscast from the control room.
• You will learn how to manage newscast execution software, graphics, camera shots and live in the field elements during a newscast.
• You will learn how communicate with a team during stressful situations to troubleshoot and navigate live issues to a positive outcome.  

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

WMTW News Intern

WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, ME, has an opening for a summer News Intern. This 10-week paid internship provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will gain knowledge of the broadcast industry through exposure to all the positions within the News and Production departments. This internship will run from approximately mid-May until mid-August with some flexibility based on your availability.

Summer 2025 Session – application deadline 04/30/25

Candidate Requirements – attach a cover letter with the following information:

• Area(s) of preference (News, Sports, Weather, etc.)
• Available start and end dates
• Available hours and days of the week
• Secure housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern.  

Job Description:

News Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, directors, studio operators, and News managers to experience nearly all aspects of television news creation. 

You will receive hands-on experience with positions in the newsroom, including:

• Assignment Desk – learn how news is gathered and assigned
• Reporting – shadow reporters on interviews and during live shots
• Photographer – shadow photographers as they film and edit news stories and coordinate live shots
• Digital Media – learn about the strategic use of WMTW’s website and social media platforms
• Producing – understand the process of creating a news broadcast from scratch and learn the basics of television news writing
• Directing – observe the technical execution of newscasts including directing live shows and audio operation
• Studio Camera Operator – learn camera shots, angles and lighting

Interns will also learn about departments outside of the newsroom, including Sales, Creative Services, and Engineering. 

Final Candidates are subject to a background check as a condition of employment with WMTW-TV.

HTV Partnership Programs:

Hearst Television partners with a variety of outside organization to provide paid internships and fellowships for students of color. For example, through the Emma Bowen Foundation, minority applicants can apply for a paid summer fellowship with WMTW-TV.  Interested parties can visit www.emmabowenfoundation.com to learn more and to apply. 

WMUR-TV has a news internship available for the summer and fall semesters in 2025. You must be able to work between 16-20 hours a week in 4-8 hour increments. Days vary by your schedule and the need of the department.

The Internship program will run approximately 10-13 weeks. Applicants must be a junior or senior enrolled in an accredited college or university at the time of the internship. Application deadline is April 30, 2025.  

To apply for an internship at WMUR, please submit the following: 

• Application (required)
• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Writing Sample (required for some positions)
• Any other samples of your work relevant to the internship you are applying for

Your cover letter should include:

• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern
• Briefly state your main objectives for participating in WMUR-TV internship (please be specific)
• What are your strongest areas of interest

Newsroom

Newsroom interns will spend 10-13 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments:

Assignment Desk

• Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing phone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and general public.
• May also assist in research and other tasks.

TV News Production

• Practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast.
• Time in the field shadowing reporters or anchors at a live report when available. 

Digital News Production

• Help research and write content for WMUR digital platforms. 

Photographers and Logistics

• Assist team members with field work and news gathering.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

WPBF, the ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is offering a Paid Internship in the Creative Services Department.

Summer 2025 Session:

Application Window: March 15, 2025 – April 30, 2025

Session: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025

In order to apply for an internship at WPBF, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern 

Interns will spend 10-12 weeks shadowing and gaining on-the-job experience. You will be working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. You will report to the Creative Services Director. In-person attendance is required.

WPBF’s Creative Services Department is responsible for the branding and promotional development of the station. The intern will gain a general understanding of how a television Creative Services department runs. They will learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective topical promotion for WPBF.

Interns will learn to:

• Understand the fundamentals of writing and producing effective news and weather promotion.
• Explore broadcast and digital marketing and learn the responsibilities of the Creative Services Department.
• Gain production experience on promotional and commercial shoots, both in-house and on location.
• Observe newscasts and editing sessions.
• Write copy for WPBF news promos.
• Gain an understanding of WPBF’s commitment to the community through PSA production.
• Apply writing and communication skills in a professional environment.

WPBF, the ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is offering a Paid Internship in the News Department.

Summer 2025 Session:

Application Window: March 15, 2025 – April 30, 2025

Session: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025

In order to apply for an internship at WPBF, please provide a cover letter with your application.  The cover letter should include:

• Position Preference: News Producer, News Reporter, Video-Journalist, Technical Production, Digital Producer
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern 

Interns will spend 10-12 weeks shadowing and gaining on-the-job experience.  You will be working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. You will report to the News Director. In-person attendance is required.

News Producer

• You will collaborate with news managers and other producers to determine what the important stories are daily that need to be covered.
• You will learn how to write copy for broadcast, research stories for details and accuracy, and develop the ability to complete projects quickly and efficiently.
• You will learn how to manage the execution of a live newscast in a control room, working closely with production staff.
• You will learn how to create graphic elements, including lower-third supers and full screen graphics.
• You must be able to work under tight deadlines and have an eye for accuracy.
• You will communicate with reporters to learn the details of their stories to determine the placement in the newscast and how to tease compelling elements.

News Reporter

• You must be able to work under tight deadlines and have an eye for accuracy.
• You will collaborate with reporters and photographers to learn the responsibilities of covering local news.   
• You will learn how to write your own stories for both online and broadcast.
• You will learn to shoot standups and practice live shots.
• You will cover news and write stories for newscasts, under the guidance of producers & news managers.
• You will learn the technical workflow and skills needed to work as a local news reporter.

Video-Journalist

• You will learn how to gather video and interview content, and how to assemble stories for broadcast.
• You will learn how to make quick assessments regarding safety and situational concerns, while shooting video at various locations/events.
• You will collaborate with reporters with the goal of telling a visually compelling story. 
• You will learn the importance of care and maintenance of equipment.
• You will learn the technical workflow and skills needed to work as a local video journalist.
• Prior experience shooting video and/or editing on Adobe Premiere preferred.

Digital Producer

• You will collaborate with our digital news manager and other digital producers to determine what the important stories are daily that need to be covered.
• You will learn how to write copy for broadcast, research stories for details and accuracy, and develop the ability to complete projects quickly and efficiently.
• You will learn how to produce content in a content management system that supports and populates our digital platforms – web and social.
• You will communicate with reporters to learn the details of their stories, as well as make needed calls for information.
• You will learn the technical workflow and skills needed to work as a digital producer.

Technical Production

• You will observe and train on all aspects of behind-the-scenes newscast production: directing, technical directing, audio, camera operation.
• You will learn how all the roles work together to execute a live newscast from the control room.
• You will learn how to manage newscast execution software, graphics, camera shots and live in the field elements during a newscast.
• You will learn how communicate with a team during stressful situations to troubleshoot and navigate live issues to a positive outcome.  

WPBF, the ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is offering a Paid Internship in the Sales Department.

Summer 2025 Session:

Application Window: March 15, 2025 – April 30, 2025

Session: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025

In order to apply for an internship at WPBF, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern 

Interns will spend 10-12 weeks shadowing and gaining on-the-job experience. You will be working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. You will report to the General Sales Manager. In-person attendance is required.

Sales Marketing and Research

The Sales Marketing and Research Intern will develop a working knowledge of the business side of advertising. The intern will also learn how the sales department can help come up with creative concepts for advertisers and sponsors and understanding of audience television viewing information and its applications.

Interns will learn to:

• Develop sales promotional pieces, client mailings, contest fulfillment and on-air production assistance.
• Gather research and ratings data for the development of sales marketing literature.
• Attend sales meetings and sales calls when appropriate.
• Assist in sales promotion video production.
• Generate client specific reports.
• Assist with the dissemination and interpretation of audience viewing data from the television research company, Nielsen.
• Conduct WPBF’s exclusive, annual consumer market survey of West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce which examines purchase behavior, demographics, and media usage of West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce viewers.
• Track local and network specials on WPBF and competitive stations.
• Generate viewership data for sales and news.
• Assist with projects that deal with audience viewership trends.

WVTM 13, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, AL, recognizes that a good internship program can add practical experience to the education a student gains in college or graduate school. Therefore, the station has established an Internship Program in which students may work one semester and earn academic credit. There are a variety of paid internship opportunities available to currently enrolled college students. Interns will be closely supervised and critiqued in order to maximize the learning experience. The intern will report to the Creative Services Director.

WVTM 13’s Creative Services department is responsible for the branding and promotional development of the station. The intern will gain a general understanding of how a television Creative Services department runs. They will learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective topical promotion for WVTM 13. 

Interns will learn to:

• Understand the fundamentals of writing and producing effective news topical promotion.
• Explore broadcast and digital marketing and learn the responsibilities of the Creative Services Department.
• Gain production experience on promotional and commercial shoots, both in-house and on location.
• Observe unlimited newscasts and editing sessions.
• Draft topical copy for WVTM 13 and for as well as other special news segments.
• Gain an understanding of WVTM’s commitment to the community through PSA production.
• Apply writing and communication skills in a professional environment.

A cover letter is required with the following information:

• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to work

Come join WVTM-TV, the Hearst Television station in the Birmingham market as an intern this spring! WVTM-TV is a key community partner in Birmingham, providing breaking news, weather, and other information vital to local audiences through our newscasts. An NBC affiliate, WVTM-TV also provides entertainment programming and partners with the community on important local initiatives.

As an HTV intern, you will come to understand how a television station operates and be expected to contribute to the operation. You will be engaged in the newsroom, assisting producers, editors, assignment editors, reporters, photographers, and anchors. The intern will also have the opportunity to accompany crews in the field. The intern will report to the News Director. 

What you’ll do and learn:

• Editorial process (broadcast and/or digital)
• Writing/storytelling
• Newscast producing/story selection
• Explore broadcast and digital marketing and learn the responsibilities of the Creative Services Department
• Gain an overview of the technical areas of the station (News Edit, ENG Receive, Microwave News Gathering, Satellite News Gathering, News Photography, Studio Operations, Control Room Operations, Air Operations, Maintenance, IT, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Help report news stories, select, research, and write content for live newscasts and digital platforms
• Communicate, coordinate, and execute creative vision with the team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
• Help producers and reporters with interviews, including establishing contacts
• Conduct news interviews in-person or through remote technology like Zoom
• Work with and guiding reporters and photographers in story production
• Other duties as assigned
• In-person attendance is required

Qualifications:

• An interest in journalism
• The ability to be versatile, as Fellows handle a wide range of topics and subjects
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Must be well-versed in local and national news stories

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.