News Intern
About the role
Gain firsthand experience inside a fast-paced newsroom, learning how stories are developed, produced, and delivered across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities
- Assist team members with content gathering and planning.
- Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, social media and viewer tips.
- Develop and pitch story ideas.
- Write and format scripts for broadcast.
- Shadow reporters or anchors in the field when available.
- Conduct research and write content for WCVB digital platforms including the WCVB app, WCVB.com and various social media platforms.
- Aid in photo and video production.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications
Salary: $20/hour
Values in Action
At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. We believe in fostering collaboration and open communication to ensure that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We do not discriminate
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do 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.