Summer Paid Intern - News
Hearst Television
Pittsburgh, PAThis is a Full 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
Summer 2026 Internship Program Dates
• Application Deadline: April 10, 2026
• Session: June 1 – August 14, 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 to viewers across the region through its Pittsburgh's Action News 4 team. The station emphasizes accountability and action for the community while fostering collaboration and open communication within its organization. At Hearst Television, storytelling is at the core of its mission, focusing on diverse perspectives and identities to ensure that the content created is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities served.
