Intern - TV News

Job Description

WATE 6 On Your Side is excited to continue to welcome internships this Summer!

An internship at WATE can provide you the opportunity to explore your career interests, acquire marketable job skills while ''learning the ropes'' of the industry, establish professional contacts, and gain practical work experience.

The WATE internship program offers opportunities in News/Weather/Sports/Production/Lifestyle show. Our internships offer meaningful educational and work experiences designed to meet the academic and career goals of the intern.

Requirements & Skills

Applicant must be a junior or senior in an accredited college or university

Possess strong communication skills
Flexible in learning a variety of assignments and tasks
A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn

Attend news meetings

Transcribe interviews

Assist reporters and producers

Research stories for online and broadcast

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Internship Details

Each intern is expected to complete 15-20 hours per week for up to 12 weeks. The 2025 Summer session will run from May 27 until August 8.
You will get the opportunity to work at the station and in the field. This is to help you understand how a TV station is run and find out what you like best.
Interns will be supervised by the manager and participate in a meaningful learning experience.
This is an unpaid internship and the Intern is not entitled to wages or any compensation or benefits for the time spent in the internship.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-02v2n8-18-221-35-244-42 in your application.