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Internship Operational Meteorologist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Intern

Winter Park, FL

$14 - $18.75/hr

Production/Studio Operations Interns will learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts ... Weather Interns must have working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or closely related program ...

Intern

Winter Park, FL

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

Production/Studio Operations Interns will learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts ... Weather Interns must have working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or closely related program ...

Fall 2026 Intern

Arlington, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

... day operations as a supplement to their academic curriculum. Internship areas include: * Desk ... Applicants should possess declared majors in journalism, meteorology, communication, or some ...

Manager, Business Development

Houston, TX · On-site

$111K - $138K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coordinate with permitting, land, origination, meteorology, engineering and construction ... May manage interns and/or junior development team members, including providing direction, coaching ...

Manager, Business Development

Houston, TX · On-site

$111K - $138K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coordinate with permitting, land, origination, meteorology, engineering and construction ... May manage interns and/or junior development team members, including providing direction, coaching ...

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How much do internship operational meteorologist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship operational meteorologist in the United States is $96,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Operational Meteorologist vs Operational Meteorologist?

AspectInternship Operational MeteorologistOperational Meteorologist
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed a degree in meteorology or related fieldBachelor's or higher in meteorology, with relevant certifications or experience
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in weather centers or agencies, supervised and learning-focusedFull-time professional role, responsible for weather forecasting and analysis
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by weather agencies, research institutions, and companies training new meteorologistsEmployed by government agencies, private weather services, and media outlets

The main difference is that an Internship Operational Meteorologist is a training position for those gaining practical experience, while an Operational Meteorologist is a fully qualified professional responsible for weather forecasting and decision-making.

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Infographic showing various Internship Operational Meteorologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,278 per year, or $46.3 per hour.

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Job description

The WESH 2/ CW18 News Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will develop news writing, producing, reporting, and digital media skills while learning from award-winning staff at WESH 2 News. Additional opportunities are available in the behind-the-scenes areas of production/studio operations, weather and marketing/promotions. Your internship will prepare you for work in a real newsroom, giving you opportunities in nearly every aspect of news production.

Fall 2026 Session

Application Window: July 1st, 2026 - Aug. 1st, 2026

Session: Sept. 21st, 2026 - Dec. 11th, 2026

*Dates are subject to change

WESH 2/CW18 offers paid internships in the departments below. In order to apply for an internship at WESH 2/CW18, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

  • Semester i.e. Spring, Summer, or Fall (if applicable)
  • Department preference
  • Available start and end dates
  • Days and hours available to intern

Available Internships

Newsroom

Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, and news managers to learn skills in nearly all aspects of television news production. Examples include on-scene reporting, producing, video editing, research, and working at the assignment desk.

Production/Studio Operations

Interns will learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts. Behind-the-scenes training will include learning robotic cameras, floor directing, lighting and show set-ups. Interns are required to be comfortable with height, able to lift light equipment, and work non-traditional hours.

Digital

Interns will learn how newsrooms publish content to digital platforms, analyze real-time online metrics and more. Interns will get the opportunity to research, write, and publish stories for WESH.com.

Weather

Interns must have working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study. You will work with our team of meteorologists to learn the skills necessary in creating and delivering forecast information for a television and online audience.

Marketing/Promotions

Interns with an interest in marketing, advertising, promotion, or production will be given hands-on experience in these areas.

Orientation

Once you are accepted as an intern at WESH-TV, you will receive an instruction packet. Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation and you Must attend this. You will work three days a week, eight hours each shift with varying schedules. During the internship you should always check in with your assigned adviser upon entering the building.

Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the student. WESH-TV cannot offer support in this area.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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