Fall Intern

Job Description

As a part of our commitment to community service and educational enrichment, ABC 7/WJLA 24/7 News is offering a limited number of highly-sought unpaid internships, aimed at providing a springboard for college students interested in developing careers in broadcast and/or cable television. These internships are offered to selected participants currently enrolled institutions of higher learning. Student interns will experience all phases of a major market television station's day-to-day operations as a supplement to their academic curriculum.

Internship areas include:
• Desk/Digital News
• Sports
• Production
• Good Morning Washington (Lifestyle)
• Producer Team
• Promotions/Marketing

Eligibility/Qualifications:
• Upcoming junior or senior registered in a four-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university. First year graduate students welcome to apply.
• Students entering their second year in a two-year junior or community college program may also be considered
• Applicants should possess declared majors in journalism, meteorology, communication, or some similar related area
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Since this is an in-person internship, students who live in the DC-Maryland-Virginia area will be highly preferred.

General qualifications:
• A current college student who boasts a strong academic record
• Able to receive college credit for this internship
• A responsible professional who has prior internship and/or work experience
• A candidate with a terrific attitude who can work well with a team as well as independently
• A creative self-starter who can communicate effectively and work well under constant deadline
• Willing to work mornings, nights and/or weekends to support our newscasts varying hours: We will do our best to work with your schedule
• If interested in working with Good Morning Washington: In addition to general requirements, must be able to work early mornings

You must submit the following:
• Resume

Deadline for Submitting Applications: August 9th 2024

This internship will be unpaid. The applicant must receive academic credit for the internship experience.

Internship/HR Coordinator and Contact information:

Adini Parikh, Human Resources Coordinator

Email: aparikh@sbgtv.com
Office Phone: 703-236-9216
*Incomplete submissions will not be considered!

Internship Stipend: No stipend

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmmb73-216-73-216-180-42 in your application.