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Job Description
The WESH 2/ CW18 News Internship Program is a paid rigorous and highly competitive handson experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will develop news writing producing reporting and digital media skills while learning from awardwinning staff at WESH 2 News. Additional opportunities are available in the behindthescenes areas of production/studio operations weather and marketing/promotions. Your internship will prepare you for work in a real newsroom giving you opportunities in nearly every aspect of news production.
College Internship Program Dates
Summer 2024 Session
Application Window: March 1March 31 2024
Session: May 20 2024 August 9 2024
Fall 2024 Session
Application Window: July 1August 2 2024
Session: September 23 2024 December 13 2024
*Dates are subject to change
WESH 2/CW18 offers paid internships in the departments below. In order to apply for an internship at WESH2/CW18 please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:
- Semester i.e. Spring Summer or Fall (if applicable)
- Department preference
- Available start and end dates
- Days and hours available to intern
Available Internships
Newsroom
Interns will work alongside reporters producers and news managers to learn skills in nearly all aspects of television news production. Examples include onscene reporting producing video editing research and working at the assignment desk.
Production/Studio Operations
Interns will learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts. Behindthescenes training will include learning robotic cameras floor directing lighting and show setups. Interns are required to be comfortable with height able to lift light equipment and work nontraditional hours.
Digital
Interns will learn how newsrooms publish content to digital platforms analyze realtime online metrics and more. Interns will get the opportunity to research write and publish stories forWESH.
Weather
Interns must have working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study. You will work with our team of meteorologists to learn the skills necessary in creating and delivering forecast information for a television and online audience.
Marketing/Promotions
Interns with an interest in marketing advertising promotion or production will be given handson experience in these areas.
Orientation
Once you are accepted as an intern at WESHTV you will receive an instruction packet. Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation and youMustattend this. You will work three days a week eight hours each shift with varying schedules. During the internship you should always check in with your assigned adviser upon entering the building.
Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the student. WESHTV cannot offer support in this area.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
