Fall News Intern

About the role

The WTAE-TV internship program offers a 12-week paid opportunity for college students to gain hands-on experience in the Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 newsroom. Students will engage in various aspects of news production, including TV producing, reporting, news gathering, and all-platform news writing and editing.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in TV producing, reporting, news gathering, and all-platform news writing and editing.
• Work closely with assignment desk editors and producers to newsgather, produce, write, and present news content.
• Be introduced to every aspect of news operation, including news producing, digital content creation, assignment desk operations, news photography, news editing, and broadcast production.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, reliable, and enthusiastic college students with some classroom experience in broadcast journalism.
• Preference given to those with demonstrated interest in news through classwork or student organization participation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to learn new skills and understand how a newscast comes together from the ground up.
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Possess a positive, professional attitude.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Willingness to work different times of day.

Benefits

The internship program at WTAE-TV is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience. It includes exposure to all facets of the newsroom, fostering a collaborative and open environment where students can develop their skills and contribute to impactful storytelling.

Schedule

Interns will work 16-24 hours per week during the Fall 2026 session, running from August 31 to November 20, 2026.

Pay

The internship is fully paid, providing students with valuable compensation for their time and effort.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television, we believe in telling stories authentically and accurately, reflecting the diversity of our communities. Our commitment to collaboration and open communication ensures that the content we produce is grounded in genuine connections with the people we serve.

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) is a leading broadcasting company with 35 television stations and two radio stations operating in 27 media markets across 39 states. HTV is known for its distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service, making it a respected name in the broadcasting industry.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Hearst Television does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.