WMTW 2025 Spring Internship - Military Veterans
at Hearst
WMTW News Intern
WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, ME, has an opening for a spring News Intern. This 10-week paid internship provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will gain knowledge of the broadcast industry through exposure to all the positions within the News and Production departments. This internship will run from approximately January thru May with some flexibility based on your availability.
Spring 2025 Session - application deadline 11/15/24
Candidate Requirements - attach a cover letter with the following information:
- Area(s) of preference (News, Sports, Weather, etc.)
- Available start and end dates
- Available hours and days of the week
- Secure housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern.
Job Description:
News Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, directors, studio operators, and News managers to experience nearly all aspects of television news creation.
You will receive hands-on experience with positions in the newsroom, including:
- Assignment Desk - learn how news is gathered and assigned
- Reporting - shadow reporters on interviews and during live shots
- Photographer - shadow photographers as they film and edit news stories and coordinate live shots
- Digital Media - learn about the strategic use of WMTW's website and social media platforms
- Producing - understand the process of creating a news broadcast from scratch and learn the basics of television news writing
- Directing - observe the technical execution of newscasts including directing live shows and audio operation
- Studio Camera Operator - learn camera shots, angles and lighting
Interns will also learn about departments outside of the newsroom, including Sales, Creative Services, and Engineering.
Final Candidates are subject to a background check as a condition of employment with WMTW-TV.
HTV Partnership Programs:
Hearst Television partners with a variety of outside organization to provide paid internships and fellowships for students of color. For example, through the Emma Bowen Foundation, minority applicants can apply for a paid summer fellowship with WMTW-TV. Interested parties can visit www.emmabowenfoundation.com to learn more and to apply.
Westbrook, ME
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