WMTW 2026 Summer Internship
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Job Location:
Westbrook, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WMTW News Intern
WMTW-TV the ABC affiliate in Portland ME has an opening for a summer News Intern. This 10-week paid internship provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television 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 hands-on 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 execution 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 WMTW-TV.
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 WMTW-TV. Interested parties can visit learn more and to apply.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
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 industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
