Intern

The WESH 2/ CW18 News Internship Program is a paid rigorous and highly competitive hands-on 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 award-winning staff at WESH 2 News. Additional opportunities are available in the behind-the-scenes 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.

Summer 2026 Session

Application Window: February 2 2026 - March 31 2026

Session: May 18 2026 August 7 2026

*Dates are subject to change

WESH 2/CW18 offers paid internships in the departments 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 on-scene reporting producing video editing research and working at the assignment desk.

Production/Studio Operations

Interns will learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts. Behind-the-scenes training will include learning robotic cameras floor directing lighting and show set-ups. Interns are required to be comfortable with height able to lift light equipment and work non-traditional hours.

Digital

Interns will learn how newsrooms publish content to digital platforms analyze real-time online metrics and more. Interns will get the opportunity to research write and publish stories .

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 hands-on experience in these areas.

Orientation

Once you are accepted as an intern at WESH-TV 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. WESH-TV cannot offer support in this area.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats 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.