Fall Paid Intern - News
Hearst Television
Pittsburgh, PAThis is a Part Time Paid Internship
Interns are introduced to every aspect of news operation, including but not limited to; news producing, digital content creation, assignment desk operations, news photography, news editing, and broadcast production. Interns work closely with assignment desk editors and producers with the goal of newsgathering, producing, writing, and presenting news content.
Qualifications
Ambitious, reliable, and enthusiastic college students should have some classroom experience in broadcast journalism, and preferably some knowledge of a television newsroom. Students should have demonstrated an interest in news in either classwork or student organization participation. Other skills necessary…
• Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to learn new skills and how a newscast comes together from the ground up
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, resourcefulness, confidence
• Possess a positive, professional attitude
• Possess the ability to pay close attention to detail
• Willingness to work different times of day
Fall 2026 Internship Program Dates
• Application Deadline: July 10, 2026
• Session: August 31 – November 20, 2026
• Weekly Workload: 16-24 hours each week
Values in Action
Salary/Benefits
Paid internship program
Additional Information
WTAE-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA, is dedicated to delivering live updates and in-depth coverage of issues that matter most to viewers, while holding public officials accountable. The Pittsburgh's Action News team emphasizes exploring all facets of the newsroom, providing a hands-on professional learning experience through a 12-week internship program for college students. At Hearst Television, we focus on telling diverse stories that reflect the backgrounds, perspectives, and identities of the communities we serve, fostering collaboration and open communication to ensure our content is authentic and accurate.
