News Intern – News Industry

Job Description

News intern | Sinclair Inc.

The Tone:
This is an unpaid internship at WPMI/WJTC, located within the Sinclair Inc. network of broadcast stations. Sinclair Inc. is a leading diversified media company that is committed to delivering local news and programming across the United States. Through stations like WPMI/WJTC, Sinclair plays a vital role in informing communities and fostering civic engagement. This unpaid internship provides a foundational pathway for aspiring journalists and media professionals to immerse themselves in the operational realities of a live news environment, offering essential hands-on experience to prepare for a career in the industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Unpaid
• Location: In-person

• Mission: To acquire practical experience and industry knowledge necessary for a professional career in news.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gain Experience: Actively participate in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, gaining firsthand exposure to how news is gathered, produced, and broadcast.
• Develop Understanding: Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of various roles within a news organization and the collaborative processes involved in delivering timely and relevant news content.
• Support Operations: Provide assistance to reporters, producers, and other news staff, contributing to the efficient functioning of the department and learning through practical engagement.
• Observe Processes: Shadow experienced professionals to observe and learn best practices in news reporting, editing, production, and on-air presentation.
• Cultivate Skills: Engage in tasks and projects designed to build foundational skills essential for a career in news, directly supporting the objective of preparing for an industry job.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level candidates pursuing a career in news, currently enrolled in a college program and eligible to receive college credit.
• Experience: Applicants must be at least 18 years old; demonstrated eagerness to gain hands-on experience; actively preparing for a job in the news industry.
• Skills: High motivation; dedication to professional development in the news field.