WPBF News Intern
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Job Description
WPBF the ABC affiliate in Palm Beach Gardens FL is offering a Paid Internship in the News Department.
Summer 2025 Session:
Application Window: March 15 2025 April 30 2025
Session: June 2 2025 August 8 2025
In order to apply for an internship at WPBF please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:
- Position Preference: News Producer News Reporter VideoJournalist Technical Production Digital Producer
- Available start and end dates
- Days and hours available to intern
Interns will spend 1012 weeks shadowing and gaining onthejob experience. You will be working in a fastpaced detailoriented environment. You will report to the News Director. Inperson attendance is required.
News Producer
- You will collaborate with news managers and other producers to determine what the important stories are daily that need to be covered.
- You will learn how to write copy for broadcast research stories for details and accuracy and develop the ability to complete projects quickly and efficiently.
- You will learn how to manage the of a live newscast in a control room working closely with production staff.
- You will learn how to create graphic elements including lowerthird supers and full screen graphics.
- You must be able to work under tight deadlines and have an eye for accuracy.
- You will communicate with reporters to learn the details of their stories to determine the placement in the newscast and how to tease compelling elements.
News Reporter
- You must be able to work under tight deadlines and have an eye for accuracy.
- You will collaborate with reporters and photographers to learn the responsibilities of covering local news.
- You will learn how to write your own stories for both online and broadcast.
- You will learn to standups and practice live shots.
- You will cover news and write stories for newscasts under the guidance of producers & news managers.
- You will learn the technical workflow and skills needed to work as a local news reporter.
VideoJournalist
- You will learn how to gather video and interview content and how to assemble stories for broadcast.
- You will learn how to make quick assessments regarding safety and situational concerns while shooting video at various locations/events.
- You will collaborate with reporters with the goal of telling a visually compelling story.
- You will learn the importance of care and maintenance of equipment.
- You will learn the technical workflow and skills needed to work as a local video journalist.
- Prior experience shooting video and/or editing on Adobe Premiere preferred.
Digital Producer
- You will collaborate with our digital news manager and other digital producers to determine what the important stories are daily that need to be covered.
- You will learn how to write copy for broadcast research stories for details and accuracy and develop the ability to complete projects quickly and efficiently.
- You will learn how to produce content in a content management system that supports and populates our digital platforms web and social.
- You will communicate with reporters to learn the details of their stories as well as make needed calls for information.
- You will learn the technical workflow and skills needed to work as a digital producer.
Technical Production
- You will observe and train on all aspects of behindthescenes newscast production: directing technical directing audio camera operation.
- You will learn how all the roles work together to executea live newscast from the control room.
- You will learn how to manage newscast software graphics camera shots and live in the field elements during a newscast.
- You will learn how communicate with a team during stressful situations to troubleshoot and navigate live issues to a positive outcome.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
