WESH 2/CW18 News Internship Program
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Job Description
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.
Job Description
The WESH 2/CW18 News Internship Program is a paid, rigorous, and highly competitive hands-on experience providing individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. Interns will develop news writing, producing, reporting, and digital media skills while learning from award-winning staff at WESH 2 News. Additional opportunities are available in the behind-the-scenes areas of production/studio operations, weather, and marketing/promotions. The internship prepares you for work in a real newsroom, offering opportunities in nearly every aspect of news production.
College Internship Program Dates:
• Summer 2024 Session:
• Application Window: March 1-March 31, 2024
• Session: May 20, 2024 – August 9, 2024
• Fall 2024 Session:
• Application Window: July 1-August 2, 2024
• Session: September 23, 2024 – December 13, 2024
(Dates are subject to change)
Available Internships:
• Newsroom: Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, and news managers to learn skills in nearly all aspects of television news production. Examples include on-scene reporting, producing, video editing, research, and working at the assignment desk.
• Production/Studio Operations: Interns will learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts. Behind-the-scenes training will include learning robotic cameras, floor directing, lighting, and show set-ups. Interns are required to be comfortable with heights, able to lift light equipment, and work non-traditional hours.
• Digital: Interns will learn how newsrooms publish content to digital platforms, analyze real-time online metrics, and more. Interns will get the opportunity to research, write, and publish stories for WESH.com.
• Weather: Interns must have working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or a closely related program of study. You will work with our team of meteorologists to learn the skills necessary in creating and delivering forecast information for a television and online audience.
• Marketing/Promotions: Interns with an interest in marketing, advertising, promotion, or production will be given hands-on experience in these areas.
Application Requirements: A cover letter is required with your application. The cover letter should include:
• Semester (i.e., Spring, Summer, or Fall, if applicable)
• Department preference
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern
Orientation: Upon acceptance, interns will receive an instruction packet. The first day is for orientation and attendance is mandatory. Interns will work three days a week, eight hours per shift, with varying schedules. Daily check-in with the assigned advisor upon entering the building is required. Securing housing and transportation is the responsibility of the student; WESH-TV cannot offer support in this area.
