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WLWT TV, the Hearst Television owned NBC affiliate in Cincinnati is recruiting college students for our 10-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 13, 2026. 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.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, has an opening for a summer intern within our Creative Services team. The Creative Services department is responsible for the branding and promotional development of the station. As an intern, you will gain a general understanding of how a television Creative Services department runs. You will learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective topical promotion for WMUR. 

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 [Station] and for [Chronicle, our nightly newsmagazine show], as well as other special news segments.
• Gain an understanding of [Station]’s commitment to the community through PSA production.
• Apply writing and communication skills in a professional environment.

Values in Action 

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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 exploring all facets of the Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 newsroom. Students will get experience in TV producing, reporting, news gathering and all-platform news writing and editing. 

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. Students should have demonstrated an interest in news in either classwork or student organization participation. Other skills necessary…

• 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

Fall 2026 Internship Program Dates

• Application Deadline: July 10, 2026
• Session: August 31 – November 20, 2026
• Weekly Workload: 16-24 hours each week

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. 

Come join KCRA/KQCA TV, the Hearst Television station in Sacramento, as a Newsroom 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.

Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 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 

Digital News Production

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

Photographers and Logistics

• Assist team members with field work and news gathering

Sports

• Monitor national 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

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

Salary

Interns will get paid $20.00 per hour.

Values in Action

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 with the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station.  An intern in the KMBC KCWE Creative Services department can expect to gain hands-on experience in the marketing of each television station. They will learn about the promotion production process—including scripting, shooting, editing, and graphics creation. They will learn about strategies used to grow the KMBC 9 News brand as well as KCWE entertainment brands.

BRAND PROMISE PROMOTION

• Learn how market research is used to determine how to best showcase our stations.

• Learn how we collaborate as a team to brainstorm new ideas for our messaging.

• Learn all the tools we use to shoot best-in-class video in our studio and in the field.

• Learn how we approach editing for news and entertainment promotion.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROMOTION

• Learn the importance of showcasing our stations’ efforts to serve and improve our community.

• Learn the process of producing and trafficking Public Service Announcements.

• Learn the methods beyond phone and television screens we use to get credit for our presence in the community.

SCHEDULING PROMOTION

• Learn the tools we use to ensure effective promotion is seen by our target audiences.

• Learn how we use our own television product and outside media sources like cable, social, and radio to promote our products.

• Learn how we usher our television audiences to our digital products, and vice versa.

DAILY TOPICAL PROMOTION

• Learn the fundamentals of crafting effective coverage promises for daily newscasts.

• Learn best practices for communicating with producers, reporters, and meteorologists; ensuring topical promotion reflects the latest, most compelling developments of each story.

• Learn the decision-making process behind which entertainment brands we choose to support with topical promotion.

An internship at KMBC KCWE Creative Services will provide a great foundation for those interested in pursuing a career in marketing, media production, or broadcasting.

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. 

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 2026 Session

Session: *Feb. 9 – May 10, 2026

Summer 2026 Session

Session: *May 18 – Aug. 16, 2026

Fall 2026 Session

Session: *Sept. 14 – Dec. 13, 2026

*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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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 is “Kansas City’s News Leader”.  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.

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. 

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 2026 Session

Session: *Feb. 9 – May 10, 2026

Summer 2026 Session

Session: *May 18 – Aug. 16, 2026

Fall 2026 Session

Session: *Sept. 14 – Dec. 13, 2026

*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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

The KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals with the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. The Sales Department generates revenue for the stations by utilizing our commercial inventory on both linear TV and Digital platforms to help our advertisers grow their business. An intern working in the Sales Department will gain knowledge and experience through the following opportunities:

SALES MEETINGS 

• Attend weekly Sales meetings led by Sales management to gain insight into the objectives and priorities of the Sales team.

• Analysis of inventory, promotional opportunities, and category trends.

• Digital product training and updates on new and existing assets in our digital product portfolio.

• Account Executive training, including Hearst On-Demand videos targeting all aspects of our jobs.

• Discuss market conditions, creative ideas, success stories et al.

RESEARCH 

Engage with our Research Director, Sales Managers, and Account Executives to help glean useful information to further our sales efforts, including the following:

• Nielsen audience measurement data.

• Marshall Marketing qualitative and viewer insight information.

• Digital dashboard analytics.

• Hearst Analytics advertiser attribution data.

CLIENT MEETINGS

• Participate in the most essential element of our path to success in Sales, the actual client meetings.

• Assist in preparation for client meetings by gathering necessary data and insight to increase likelihood for success.

• Work with Account Executives and Sales Managers to build presentations in advance of meetings.

• Join Account Executives and Sales Managers on in-person and video meetings with new and existing clients.

• Engage with Account Executives and Sales Managers to generate strategy and immediate next steps following meetings.

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. 

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 2026 Session

Session: *Feb. 9 – May 10, 2026

Summer 2026 Session

Session: *May 18 – Aug. 16, 2026

Fall 2026 Session

Session: *Sept. 14 – Dec. 13, 2026

*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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

The KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals with the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. As an intern in Studio Productions, you are part of the team that is “Kansas City’s News Leader”.  For every person you see on camera, there are many more with exciting responsibilities in the KMBC 9 Newsroom.  You’ll 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.

ROBOTIC CAMERA OPERATION

• Camera shot composition

• Shot sequencing

• Controlling robotic camera pedestals

SHOW SET-UP

• Pre-production planning

• Preparing for lighting, backdrops, and props

• Prepare, distribute and place microphones used in live broadcast

• Set up audio board for all audio sources and mix minus

• Staff coordination

DIRECTING

• Operation of automated studio production system. Learning coding for all elements of a newscast, including live studio cameras, live remotes, graphics and video playback systems.                                 

• Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew

• Be responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast

• Experience with ENPS, VIZRT graphics and Bitcentral video playback will be helpful

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. 

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 2026 Session

Session: *Feb. 9 – May 10, 2026

Summer 2026 Session

Session: *May 18 – Aug. 16, 2026

Fall 2026 Session

Session: *Sept. 14 – Dec. 13, 2026

*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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for a News Intern who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! 

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers
• Work with and guide reporters in story production
• Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
• Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
• Live timing newscasts

Requirements

• Professional or college producing experience
• Experience working in a newsroom
• Have writing and copy-editing skills
• Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components
• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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 is paid and is 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.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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 exploring all facets of the Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 newsroom. Students will get experience in TV producing, reporting, news gathering and all-platform news writing and editing. 

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. Students should have demonstrated an interest in news in either classwork or student organization participation. Other skills necessary…

• 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 2026 Internship Program Dates

• Application Deadline: April 10, 2026
• Session: June 1 – August 14, 2026
• Weekly Workload: 16-24 hours each week

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspective and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Come join Gulf Coast News WBBH and WZVN, in Fort Myers, Florida, as a Newsroom 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.

 Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks, 20 hours per week, 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 the general public
• May also assist in research and other tasks

 TV News Production

• Practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast

 Digital News Production

• Help research and write content for Gulf Coast News digital platforms including various social media platforms
• When appropriate, the opportunity to help with photo and video production for digital platforms may be available
• Assist with social media efforts and email communication

 Photographers and Logistics

• Assist team members with field work and news gathering

 Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Creative Services Intern

Creative Services is responsible for all WCVB branding and promotional development for the station. As an intern, you will learn the fundamental principles of writing and producing effective promotional content for NewsCenter 5 and Chronicle. You will:

• Write effective news topical promotions for NewsCenter 5 and for Chronicle.
• Assist with promotional and commercial shoots, both in-house and on location.
• Be involved in WCVB’s commitment to the community through PSA production.

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.
• We invite applications from senior undergraduate students or recent graduates interested in this internship opportunity.

Salary: $20/hour

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Application Submissions: 2/26/26-3/27/26

WGAL-TV offers paid internships in the News department. In order to apply for an internship at WGAL, please provide a cover letter with your application; along with any applicable attachments, including writing samples, reels, etc. of your work.

The cover letter should include:

• Department preference (for example, News Producing, Reporting, Photography, Sports or Meteorology)

• 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 

• Summer:  April 30, 2026

   

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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

WGAL-TV offers paid internships in the Sales & Creative Services/Promotion departments. In order to apply for an internship at WGAL, please provide a cover letter with your application.

The cover letter should include:

• Department preference (Creative Services/Promotion 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 

• Summer: April 30, 2026

   

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.
• May assist in sales commercial 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. Department is 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.

  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.  Departments are not staffed on weekends.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

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

The cover letter should include:

• Department preference (Technical, Engineering)

• 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 

• Summer: April 30, 2026

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 up to 24-hours per week

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

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.  

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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 2026 Session – application deadline 04/30/26

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. 

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

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

Summer 2026 Session

Application Window: March 16, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Session: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

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.  

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, and connected to the communities we serve.