Summer Paid Intern - News, Weather & Sports

This is a Full Time Paid Internship

Internships- News, Weather & Sports (Summer 2026)

We are looking for candidates who are interested in either News, Weather, or Sports.

Interns in the News Department have a variety of opportunities:
• Go out to the field and shadow crews
• Take notes at courtroom proceedings
• Answer phones, learn police/scanner codes and how to gather information for a possible news story
• Get the chance to see the inner workings of the news department and learn what it takes to cover/research
• Learn how to edit, photograph, produce, and write stories
• Applicant should have basic multi-media computer skills and familiarity with current Internet technology including download of materials for promos and commercial client spots
• Capable of following instructions, verbally and written
• In-person attendance is required

Opportunities for Interns in the Weather Department include:
• Shadow meteorologists during daily forecast preparation and live newscasts
• Learn the station's weather systems and workflow (radar, satellite, model data, and alerting tools)
• Assist with gathering and organizing forecast data, graphics, and weather story elements for shows
• Help monitor active weather and support severe weather coverage (warnings, storm reports, and viewer questions)
• Observe how forecasts are communicated across TV, digital, and social platforms
• Support weather-related special projects, including climate/weather research and community outreach planning
• Gain exposure to studio operations as they relate to weather segments (timing, coordination, and on-air workflow)

Opportunities for Interns in the Sports Department include:
• Shadow sports reporters/photographers in the field and during live coverage
• Assist with logging games, pulling highlights, and organizing video for sportscasts
• Help research stats, storylines, and background for local teams and athletes
• Support interview setup and note-taking at practices, games, and press conferences
• Learn the basics of writing for broadcast (scripts, VO/SOTs) and building a sports segment
• Gain hands-on exposure to editing workflows and producing short sports content for TV and digital
• Observe newsroom coordination and deadline-driven production for nightly sportscasts
• Assist with social/digital sports coverage, including clipping and publishing highlights