WLKY-TV WriterProducer Intern

Job Description

Format: In-Person

Internship Duration: June 2nd to September 11th 2026

Priority Deadline to Submit Resume: Friday January 30th

Final Deadline to Submit Resume: Friday February 13th

Pay Rate: $20-$25 per hour

WLKY is the CBS affiliate in Louisville KY. This intern will be part of the program a paid full-time 15-week internship program for neurodivergent/autistic talent interested in enhancing their technical skills. From June 2^nd September 11^th 2026 interns will participate in an immersive hands-on experience at a leading global diversified media information and services company. This cohort will include interns at Hearst Television Fitch Group Hearst Magazines and Hearst Corporate. The reasonable estimate for this position is $20-$25/hour. This will be full time in the office.

Why Join Us

The Creative Services department at WLKY works like an in-house ad agency developing visual stories and promotional content that support our news programming and community initiatives. As an intern on our team youll get hands-on experience in all parts of the promotional production processincluding writing filming and editing for both broadcast and digital platforms. Youll be supported by experienced mentors and welcomed into a fast-paced collaborative and creative environment.

What Youll Do

• Learn how to research write and produce a variety of short-form videos such as:
• News promotions (called topicals)
• Public service announcements (PSAs)
• Commercials and branded content
• Assist in promoting station news special programming and events
• Work with cinema-grade cameras and learn safe on-set production practices
• Use professional editing and design tools like Adobe Premiere Pro After Effects and Photoshop
• Take part in brainstorming sessions and contribute original ideas for promos and campaigns
• Collaborate with producers and editors throughout each project

What Youll Bring

• An interest in editing video production cinematography or marketing
• A desire to learn and take part in creative conversationswhether thats pitching ideas asking thoughtful questions or suggesting edits
• Willingness to carry equipment (up to 25 lbs such as cameras and tripods) as part of on-set work
• Working knowledge of a video editing tool (e.g. Adobe Premiere iMovie DaVinci Resolve or similar). This includes basic tasks like trimming clips adding audio and exporting videos. Advanced features are not required
• Interest in learning new tools and techniques with support from mentors
• Uses feedback as input to improve work quality and alignment with expectations

There are no degree requirements for this role. Candidate experience could be in the form of demonstrated skills and experience whether gained through paid work freelance projects volunteering self-directed learning or other nontraditional pathways.

About Hearst Television

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industrys premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism industry innovation and community service.

About Hearst

Hearst is a leading global diversified media information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E HISTORY Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento California which reach a combined 19% of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany New York); more than 300 magazines around the world including Cosmopolitan ELLE Mens Health and Car and Driver and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks. To learn more about Hearst visit .

Hearst is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race color national origin religion creed sex or gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age physical or mental disability military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Please follow all instructions carefully as it is an important criterion to indicate work readiness. Please note that there is a 2-step process to submit a completed application.

Step 1: Candidates should submit their resume below by clicking on the blue Apply Online button.

Step 2: Candidates will then receive an email with an application form within 5 business days. Please submit the application form and requested materialsin the email.

Applications will be reviewed in the order of submission and priority will be given to early applicants.



Please submit resumes no later than Friday February 13th. Candidate submissions will be processed in the order in which they are received and priority will be given to early applicants. Please note that this posting may remain on our website until an offer is extended and accepted. Candidates are welcome to continue to submit their resumes past the date listed. Integrate will add their information to its database and follow up with the candidate should the position still be available.

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