WAVY Unpaid Broadcast Engineering Intern, Spring 2027

About the role

WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX43 seeks a dynamic Broadcast Engineering Intern to work closely with IT and engineering staff maintaining broadcast systems, identifying and resolving issues to ensure transmission reliability, and assisting with installation, testing, and commissioning of new services and software, including troubleshooting TVU live packs and live capabilities (ENG and SAT trucks).

Responsibilities

• Maintain broadcast systems and identify problems.
• Assist in rapid resolution to maintain highest transmission reliability.
• Participate in installation, testing, and commissioning of new services and software.
• Troubleshoot TVU live packs and live capabilities (ENG and SAT trucks).

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college degree‑granting program (communications, engineering, or equivalent).
• Must provide proof of enrollment in an internship course within the program before starting.
• Interest in broadcast engineering, live broadcast technologies, and/or design, construction, and operation of complex broadcast systems.
• Willingness to learn the inner workings of a local newsroom and how all departments support each other.

Pay

Unpaid / for‑credit position for the Spring 2027 semester only.

Schedule

12‑15 hours per week on site; ability to work Monday through Friday required, with days and times set in agreement with the supervisor.