Intern

About the Role

WIAT-TV in Birmingham, Alabama offers unpaid internships for fall, spring, and summer semesters to students currently enrolled in institutions of higher learning who must be receiving college credit. Interns will gain hands-on experience in various phases of a television station’s day-to-day operations, supplementing their academic curriculum.

Internship Areas

• Sales / Marketing (Account Executive, Sales Administration, Digital Sales)
• Human Resource
• News (Producer, Reporter, Photographer, Editor)
• Digital Media (Writing for web and social media)
• Meteorology
• Sports (Producer, Photographer, Reporter)
• Production (Newscast Director, Audio/Camera operator)
• Promotions / Graphics (Commercial Producer, Video Editing)

Details

• Internship schedules will be based on requirements from your college or university.
• Interns will be well-supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience.
• Internships for semester credit start in September (fall), January (spring), and May (summer). Duration is between 12-15 weeks.
• The internship is unpaid.
• Interns are responsible for their own transportation.

Requirements

• Entering juniors and seniors studying broadcast journalism, video production, marketing, human resources, or other communication degrees.
• Internships must be for school credit.
• Provide a cover letter including:
  • The type of internship/position/department you seek.
  • The semester you’re applying for.
  • The job you hope to be hired for after graduation.
  • Why you are interested in WIAT-TV / Alabama's 42.
  • Why you should be chosen as an intern.
• Provide a letter from your Professor/Advisor certifying you are a junior or senior and will receive academic credit. Email the letter to internship@alabamas42.com.
• A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn.
• Must abide by all safety rules and procedures of the company.
• Willing to work mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, with respect for your college course schedule.