Spring Intern - Newsroom
Hearst Television
Fort Myers, FLThis is a Part Time Unpaid Internship
Come join Gulf Coast News WBBH and WZVN, in Fort Myers, Florida, as a Newsroom Intern! You will come to understand how a television station functions, the many jobs available and the roles the TV station plays in the community. As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple departments, how we get news on the air and on our digital platforms, and the vital role other departments play at the television station.
Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks, 20 hours per week, shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments:
Assignment Desk
• Assist team members in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources, governments agencies and the general public
• May also assist in research and other tasks
TV News Production
• Practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast
Digital News Production
• Help research and write content for Gulf Coast News digital platforms including various social media platforms
• When appropriate, the opportunity to help with photo and video production for digital platforms may be available
• Assist with social media efforts and email communication
Photographers and Logistics
• Assist team members with field work and news gathering
Additional Information
At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. We are committed to fostering collaboration and open communication within our organization, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
