Summer Intern - TV

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:
• Weather
• General News/Digital News
• Production

Eligibility/Qualifications:
• Current or 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.

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
• Copy of your academic transcript (unofficial or official)

Deadline for Submitting Applications: March 29, 2024

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

Transcripts and letters of recommendation can be attached to your online application.

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-g4744v-18-216-190-167-42 in your application.