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News Intern

Needham, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Assignment Desk * Assist team members with content gathering and planning. * Gather and organize ... Conduct research and write content for WCVB digital platforms including the WCVB app, WCVB.com and ...

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Dayton, OH · On-site

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Dayton, OH · On-site

... anchor desk every day. The ideal candidate is a seasoned journalist and strong storyteller who ... Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content

NBCUniversal

News Producer

Manhattan, NY

Oversee the full production cycle of news packages--from research and scripting to final delivery ... Maintain strong, proactive communication with the assignment desk and producers at Telemundo Center ...

NBCUniversal

News Producer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Oversee the full production cycle of news packages-from research and scripting to final delivery ... Maintain strong, proactive communication with the assignment desk and producers at Telemundo Center ...

NBCUniversal

News Producer

Manhattan, NY

Oversee the full production cycle of news packages--from research and scripting to final delivery ... Maintain strong, proactive communication with the assignment desk and producers at Telemundo Center ...

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News Intern

Needham, MA • On-site

Hearst
Motion Picture and Video Production • 10K+ employees
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$20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Hearst rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

News Intern

WCVB delivers breaking news to Boston-area audiences 24 hours a day across our television newscasts and digital platforms. As an intern, you will gain firsthand experience inside a fast-paced newsroom, learning how stories are developed, produced, and delivered across multiple platforms. You will be expected to actively contribute to daily operations while building a strong foundation in broadcast journalism. In this role, you will gain experience in the following parts of the newsroom:

Assignment Desk

  • Assist team members with content gathering and planning.
  • Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, social media and viewer tips.
  • Develop and pitch story ideas. 

TV News Production

  • Writing and formatting scripts for broadcast.
  • Shadow reporters or anchors in the field when available.

Digital News Production

  • Conduct research and write content for WCVB digital platforms including the WCVB app, WCVB.com and various social media platforms.
  • Assist with photo and video production. 

Application Requirements:

Please upload with your application attachments:

  • Resume and Cover Letter in PDF format (do not submit a Word doc).
  • A Letter of Recommendation from a professor specifically for the WCVB Internship Program.
  • Creative Works/Writing Samples, relevant to your areas of interest.
  • Intern applications are limited to one submission based on area of interest.

Salary: $20/hour

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.

Application Submissions: 7/28/26-8/14/26

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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