Paid Internships

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.

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.

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.

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. You will develop news writing, producing, reporting, and digital media skills while learning from award-winning staff at KMBC 9. 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.

Internship Program Dates

Spring 2024 Session

Application Deadline: January 8, 2024

Session: Feb. 5 – April 26, 2024

Summer 2024 Session

Application Deadline: April 15, 2024

Session: May 13 – Aug. 2, 2024

Fall 2024 Session

Application Deadline: August 12, 2024

Session: Sept. 9 – Nov. 29, 2024

*Dates are subject to change

KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 offers paid internships in the departments below. In order to apply for an internship, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

• Session 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 KMBC.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 will gain a general understanding of how a television Creative Services department runs.  They will learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective news topical promotion, gain production experience on promotional and commercial shoots, and gain an understanding of our commitment to the community through PSA production.

Sales Marketing and Research

Interns will develop a working knowledge of the business side of advertising. This includes how the sales department can help come up with creative concepts for advertisers/sponsors and an understanding of audience television viewing information and its applications.

Once you are accepted as an intern at KMBC 9 / KCWE 29, you will receive an instruction packet. Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation and you Must attend this.  Plan to 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 intern. KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 cannot offer support in this area.

The KOAT Summer 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 KOAT Action 7 News. Additional opportunities are available in the behind-the-scenes areas of production/studio operations, weather and marketing/promotions as well as engineering.  Your internship will prepare you for work in a real newsroom, giving you opportunities in nearly every aspect of news production.

College Internship Program 

Summer 2024 Session

Application Deadline: May 10, 2024

Session: June 3 – Aug. 26, 2024

*Dates are subject to change

 KOAT offers paid internships in the departments below. To apply for an internship at KOAT, 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

Internship Covers

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 KOAT.com.

Weather

Interns must have a 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 to create and deliver 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.

Engineering

Interns will learn all aspects of maintaining a TV station. Training will include equipment repair, tripod setup, microphone cables, signal flow from the camera to the home viewer, computer networking, and routing. 

Orientation

Once you are accepted as an intern at KOAT-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 is the responsibility of the student. KOAT-TV cannot offer support in this area.

WXII/WCWG is actively recruiting students for our Summer Meteorologist Internship program. This is a paid internship. Internships provide a professional learning experience at WXII 12. The internship will be in-person at the station in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and may include opportunities off-site. The program is designed to help meteorology majors gain knowledge of the television station through exposure to the weather department at WXII. This Internship will run from approximately from mid-May until mid-August. All applicants must be a college Junior, Senior or Graduate Student. Sophomores can apply for the Summer Internship going into their Junior year of college.

During the program, interns will receive hands-on experience with WXII meteorologists and our Digital Content Manager including:

• How to create weather graphics.
• How to produce and deliver understandable weather forecasts.
• How to create digital content related to weather and learn about the strategic use of WXII’s website and social media platforms.

Interns will also learn about departments outside the weather department, including News, Sales, and Creative Services.

Throughout the program, interns will also have the opportunity to create their own work.

Candidate Requirements: Please attach a cover letter with your application with the following information. 

1. Why you’re interested in meteorology.

2. Available start and end dates

3. Days and hours available to work

Final candidates are subject to a background check as a condition of employment with WXII TV.

WBBH is currently offering an internship position in our News Department.  Interested applicants are required to submit their resume with a cover letter with the following information:

• Semester
  • Spring:             February through April
  • Summer:         June through August
  • Fall:                 October through December
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern

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, government 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 WBBH digital platforms including the WBBH app, nbc-2.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

Sports

• Monitor national insider twitter sports feeds/accounts for any breaking sports news.
• Log all sports events recorded by the Sports staff.
• 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

Weather

• 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

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.

Come join KOCO, the Oklahoma City ABC affiliate of Hearst Television!

As a KOCO Intern you will come to understand how a professional newsroom operates and be expected to contribute to that operation. The internship will be hands-on.

On a daily basis, interns will be in the middle of the newsroom assisting reporters and producers. Interns will also have the opportunity to accompany crews in the field and may even have the opportunity to field produce on their own.

Interns have the opportunity to work with the news team on researching/gathering information on stories and with production.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with writing vo/spots & packages
• Assisting reporters, producers and photographers on shoots.
• Logging interviews
• Writing stories for newscasts
• Assisting with coordination of content within the newsroom.
• Helping with daily newsroom operations as assigned.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates should be able to react and adapt to breaking news. Versatility a must as interns handle a wide range of topics and subjects, be up-to-date on current events and work well in a team dynamic. Strong editorial, writing and technical skills a must. 

Experience:

Qualified candidates should have a journalism interest, and previous experience – either college classes in journalism or an internship in a local newsroom.

WBAL-TV 11 recruits students for our 12-week paid internship program, which provides a hands-on professional learning experience. The WBAL-TV Internship Program is administered through group video conferences and individual in-person shadowing experiences.

Qualifications: Ambitious, creative and energetic 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.
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, resourcefulness, confidence.
• Possess a positive, professional attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Possess the ability to pay close attention to detail.

Internship Program Dates

      Summer 2024 Session

• Application Deadline: April 19, 2024
• Session: June 3 to Aug. 23, 2024

*Dates are subject to change

Hiring decisions are made within one month of the application deadline.

Students must have junior, senior or graduate studies level status to apply. Applicants should provide a resume and a cover letter with the application. The cover letter should include:

• Preferred semester (i.e. spring, summer or fall)
• Department preference
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern

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, 2022
• Summer: February 16, 2023
• Fall:  June 29, 2023

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

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.

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.

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

• Semester i.e. Spring, 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:

Spring 2024 Session

Application Deadline: January 26, 2024*

Session: February 5 – April 26, 2024*

Summer 2024 Session

Application Deadline: April 26, 2024*

Session: June 3 – August 23, 2024*

Fall 2024 Session

Application Deadline: July 26, 2024*

Session: August 19 – November 8, 2024*

*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 

Job 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

WLKY 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: Spring, Summer, or Fall 
- 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.

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.  

WLWT-TV, the Hearst Television owned NBC affiliate in Cincinnati is recruiting college students for our 10-12 week, summer paid internship program, which provides a hands-on professional learning experience, with an emphasis on TV News Producing. The WLWT Internship Program is administered through in-person training and shadowing of news producers, group meetings, and video conference calls.

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
• Weekly Workload: 16-20 hours each week

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.

WLWT TV, the Hearst Television owned NBC affiliate in Cincinnati is recruiting college students for our 10-12 week, paid summer internship program, which provides a hands-on professional learning experience, with an emphasis on Broadcast Television Sales and Advertising. The WLWT Internship Program is administered through in-person training and shadowing of Sales Managers, Account Executives and Support Specialists. Application deadline is February 29, 2024 and students must have junior, senior or graduate studies level status to apply.

Interns are introduced to every aspect of the sales operation, including but not limited to:

Sales: 

• Shadow client specialists.
• Shadow digital account manager. 
• Shadow national sales department. 
• Monitor and assist in client prospecting.
• Monitor and assist in research of target accounts/categories for upcoming client presentations.
• Monitor and assist in creation of sales materials.
• Assist in fielding phone calls.
• Shadow and assist sales professionals in the field. 

Commercial Production: 

• Monitor and assist with script writing/brainstorming new commercial ideas.
• May shadow commercial production crew in the field during commercial shoot.
• May shadow commercial production crew during editing process.

Research:

• Learn basics of Cincinnati media.
• Monitor and assist in researching market and industry changes.
• May shadow research director during programming/research/informational meetings. 
  
   

Successful Completion of Internship:

• After completing the internship, the intern should understand the role of the sales department in broadcast television and understand the advertising solutions broadcasters can offer to local clients.
• Perform a mock sales presentation as the final project.

Standard Practice for All Interns: 

• Attend as many sales meetings, including sales consultant, sales research, and any sales vendor meetings, as possible.
• Attend as many sales team functions as possible. 
• Observe and actively engage with sales team to develop skills for a sales career.

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 2024 Session – application deadline 04/19/24

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. 

WPBF is offering a Paid Internship in the Creative Services Department 

Summer 2024 Session:

Application Window: March 15, 2024 – April 30, 2024

Session: June 3, 2024 – August 9, 2024

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.

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 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 WPBF, as well as other special news segments.
• Gain an understanding of WPBF’s commitment to the community through PSA production.
• Apply writing and communication skills in a professional environment.

WPBF is offering a Paid Internship in the News Department 

Summer 2024 Session:

Application Window: March 15, 2024 – April 30, 2024

Session: June 3, 2024 – August 9, 2024

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.

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 is offering a Paid Internship in the Sales Department 

Summer 2024 Session:

Application Window: March 15, 2024 – April 30, 2024

Session: June 3, 2024 – August 9, 2024

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.

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.

NBC5 Paid Internship

Come join NBC5/WPTZ, the Hearst Television station in the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market as a  paid intern! NBC5 is a key community partner in the area, providing breaking news, weather, and other information to local audiences through our newscasts and digital properties. NBC5 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.

In order to apply for an internship at NBC5/WPTZ, please provide a cover letter with your application.  The cover letter should include:

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

What you’ll do and learn:

• Explore broadcast and digital news operations and learn the responsibilities of the News Department, as well as Production and Creative Services
• Be exposed to a fast-paced newsroom, the newsroom operations, and live production events
• 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.)

Job 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

Summer 2024 Internship Program Dates

Application Deadline:  April 1, 2024

Session: May 13 – August 9, 2024

Weekly Workload: 16-24 hours each week

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

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

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. Interns will report to the News Director.

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 due to COVID safety conditions
 

Digital News Production 

• Help research and write content for WVTM-13 digital platforms including the WVTM-13 app, wvtm13.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
 

Sports
• Monitor national insider twitter sports feeds/accounts for any breaking sports news.
• Log all sports events recorded by the Sports staff.
• 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 due to COVID safety conditions
 

Weather
• 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

Responsibilities 

A cover letter is required with the following information:

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