WMTW 2025 Summer Internship
WMTW 2025 Summer Internship
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WMTW News Intern
WMTWTV the ABC affiliate in Portland ME has an opening for a summer News Intern. This 10week 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 June thru August with some flexibility based on your availability.
Summer 2025 Session application deadline 04/30/25
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 handson 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 WMTWs 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 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 WMTWTV.
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 WMTWTV. Interested parties can visitwww.emmabowenfoundation.comto learn more and to apply.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
