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Hearst

WGAL News Intern - 2026 Fall

Lancaster, PA

... intern Briefly state your main objectives for participating in WGAL-TV internship (please be ... Digital News Production: * Help research and write content for WGAL digital platforms including the ...

Hearst

WGAL News Intern - 2026 Fall

Lancaster, PA

... intern Briefly state your main objectives for participating in WGAL-TV internship (please be ... Digital News Production: * Help research and write content for WGAL digital platforms including the ...

Hearst

WGAL News Intern - 2026 Fall

Lancaster, PA · On-site

... intern • Briefly state your main objectives for participating in WGAL-TV internship (please be ... Digital News Production: * Help research and write content for WGAL digital platforms including the ...

Hearst

WGAL News Intern - 2026 Fall

Lancaster, PA

... intern Briefly state your main objectives for participating in WGAL-TV internship (please be ... Digital News Production: * Help research and write content for WGAL digital platforms including the ...

Hearst

WGAL News Intern - 2026 Fall

Lancaster, PA

... intern Briefly state your main objectives for participating in WGAL-TV internship (please be ... Digital News Production: * Help research and write content for WGAL digital platforms including the ...

Austin PBS

Internship | Production Intern

Austin, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is looking for a Production Intern to join our team. If you are interested in ... national news. But we are more than just a TV station--we are a mission-driven nonprofit media ...

Digital Remedy

News Intern

South Bend, IN

If you excel in an active, fast-moving environment and have the drive to learn the many different areas of News production, this position is perfect for you * You will work with reporters, anchors ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for news production intern in the United States is $15.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a news production intern do?

A News Production Intern assists with the creation and delivery of news broadcasts or digital news content. Their responsibilities often include researching stories, assisting with script writing, helping with video editing, and supporting producers and anchors during live or recorded segments. Interns may also help coordinate interviews, manage newsroom equipment, and perform administrative tasks. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced media environment and is ideal for those interested in journalism or broadcast production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a news production intern?

To thrive as a News Production Intern, you need a background in journalism, communications, or a related field, strong writing and research abilities, and a keen understanding of current events. Familiarity with newsroom software, video editing tools like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro, and basic camera operation is often required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under tight deadlines are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential for producing accurate, timely, and compelling news content in a demanding media environment.

What is the difference between News Production Intern vs News Reporter?

AspectNews Production InternNews Reporter
CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a degree in journalism, media, or related fieldsCollege degree often required; experience in journalism or reporting preferred
Work EnvironmentAssist in production tasks in news studios or broadcast settingsReport on news stories, conduct interviews, and write articles in the field or newsroom
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by TV stations, radio stations, online media outletsUsed by newspapers, TV stations, online news platforms

In summary, a News Production Intern primarily supports the production process behind news broadcasts, gaining hands-on experience in media operations. A News Reporter actively covers news stories, conducts interviews, and reports to the public. Both roles are essential in the journalism industry but differ in responsibilities and career stages.

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WGAL News Intern - 2026 Fall

Hearst Newspapers

Lancaster, PA

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

WGAL-TV offers paid internships in the News department. In order to apply for an internship at WGAL, please provide a cover letter with your application; along with any applicable attachments, including writing samples, reels, etc. of your work.

The cover letter should include:

Department preference (for example, News Producing, Reporting, Photography, Sports or Meteorology)

Available start and end dates

Days and hours available to intern

Briefly state your main objectives for participating in WGAL-TV internship (please be specific)

What are your strongest areas of interest

Application Deadlines 

  • Fall:  June 30, 2026

NEWSROOM:

Newsroom interns will spend 10-12 weeks 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 general public.
  • May also assist in research and other tasks.

TV News Production:

  • Practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast.
  • Time in the field shadowing reporters or anchors at a live report is possible but not guaranteed.

Digital News Production:

  • Help research and write content for WGAL digital platforms including the WGAL app, WGAL.com and various social media platforms.
  • When appropriate, the opportunity to help with photo and video production for digital platforms may be available

Photographers and Logistics:

  • Assist team members with field work and news gathering

Internships are scheduled based on mutual availability and academic schedule and requirements, but may consist of 16-hours per week

SPORTS:

Interns should be well versed in both the local and national sports scenes (college and professional). The ability to converse about the hot sports topics of the day is a MUST. Interns should have working knowledge of the local sports scene (i.e., aware of managers, head coaches and star players of the local professional teams) and be conversational on major national sports stories and events.

Interns will learn to:

  • Write scripts for daily sportscast.
  • Research team and player statistics.
  • Pitch story ideas to sports department
  • May accompany reporters on location shoots but not guaranteed

Internships are scheduled based on mutual availability and academic schedule and requirements, but may consist of 16-hours per week

WEATHER:

***Please note: All candidates for internships with WGAL's Weather department MUST be enrolled in a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study.

In an internship at WGAL we stress analyzing and forecasting first, followed by storytelling and graphics production.

Interns will learn to:

  • Analyze weather charts and models
  • Prepare daily forecasts
  • Produce weather graphics
  • Assist meteorologists in gathering critical & breaking weather information and data
  • Relay important information to/from News, Assignment Desk, and Web
  • Research statistical data
  • Practice forecast delivery in-studio
  • Assist with social media efforts and email communication

Internships are scheduled based on mutual availability and academic schedule and requirements, but may consist of 16-hours per week

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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