Intern - News

Job Description

Intern - News

Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2025
The 2025 WCVB Spring Internship Program offers a variety of opportunities for students entering or currently in their junior or senior years at an accredited community college, college, or university. The program runs for 10–12 weeks, requiring a commitment of 24 hours per week, with flexible scheduling depending on the department.
WCVB provides Boston with breaking news 24-hours a day to local audiences through our television newscasts and digital platforms. You will learn how a newsroom operates and be expected to contribute to the operation.
Assignment Desk
• Assist team members with content gathering and planning.
• Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, social media and viewer tips.
• Develop and pitch story ideas.
TV News Production
• Writing and formatting scripts for broadcast.
• Shadow reporters or anchors in the field when available.
Digital News Production
• Conduct research and write content for WCVB digital platforms including the WCVB app, WCVB.com and various social media platforms.
• Assist with photo and video production.
Application Requirements:
Please upload with your application attachments:
• Resume and Cover Letter in PDF format (do not submit a Word doc).
• A Letter of Recommendation from a professor specifically for the WCVB Internship Program.
• Creative Works/Writing Samples, relevant to your areas of interest.
• Intern applications are limited to one submission based on area of interest.
Salary: $20/hour
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-o1ojxp-216-73-216-222-42 in your application.