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Students will get experience in TV producing, reporting, news gathering and all-platform news writing and editing. The Pittsburgh's Action News team brings live updates from all of Pittsburgh ...

Students will get experience in TV producing, reporting, news gathering and all-platform news writing and editing. The Pittsburgh's Action News team brings live updates from all of Pittsburgh ...

Students will get experience in TV producing, reporting, news gathering and all-platform news writing and editing. The Pittsburgh's Action News team brings live updates from all of Pittsburgh ...

Students will get experience in TV producing, reporting, news gathering and all-platform news writing and editing. The Pittsburgh's Action News team brings live updates from all of Pittsburgh ...

Students will get experience in TV producing, reporting, news gathering and all-platform news writing and editing. The Pittsburgh's Action News team brings live updates from all of Pittsburgh ...

News Intern

Needham, MA · On-site

$20/hr

News Intern WCVB delivers breaking news to Boston-area audiences 24 hours a day across our ... Writing and formatting scripts for broadcast. * Shadow reporters or anchors in the field when ...

The Editorial Intern will work closely with our Managing Editor to gain valuable experience in news writing and digital storytelling, as well as an opportunity to be at the helm of a growing local ...

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Help write and produce newscasts and news stories * Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation ...

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Help write and produce newscasts and news stories * Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation ...

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Help write and produce newscasts and news stories * Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation ...

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Help write and produce newscasts and news stories * Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation ...

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Help write and produce newscasts and news stories * Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation ...

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Help write and produce newscasts and news stories * Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation ...

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Help write and produce newscasts and news stories * Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation ...

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Help write and produce newscasts and news stories * Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation ...

News Intern

Needham, MA · On-site

$20/hr

News Intern WCVB delivers breaking news to Boston-area audiences 24 hours a day across our ... Writing and formatting scripts for broadcast. * Shadow reporters or anchors in the field when ...

News Intern WCVB delivers breaking news to Boston-area audiences 24 hours a day across our ... Writing and formatting scripts for broadcast. * Shadow reporters or anchors in the field when ...

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Help write and produce newscasts and news stories * Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation ...

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How much do news writing intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for news writing 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 is the difference between News Writing Intern vs Journalism Intern?

AspectNews Writing InternJournalism Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of journalism, communications, or related fieldsSimilar; often students or recent grads in journalism or media studies
Work EnvironmentMedia outlets, newspapers, online news platformsMedia organizations, newsrooms, online media
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in news organizations for entry-level rolesBroader; includes news and media internships
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched by students seeking news-specific rolesBroader, includes various media roles

The News Writing Intern role focuses specifically on creating news articles and reporting, often within news organizations. The Journalism Intern role is broader, encompassing various media and reporting tasks. Both roles typically require similar educational backgrounds and are used in similar work environments, but the News Writing Intern position emphasizes news content creation more directly.

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Infographic showing various News Writing Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,333 per year, or $15.5 per hour.

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Job description

WTAE-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA is recruiting college students for our 12-week paid internship program, which provides a hands-on professional learning experience, with an emphasis on exploring all facets of the Pittsburgh's Action News 4 newsroom. Students will get experience in TV producing, reporting, news gathering and all-platform news writing and editing. 

The Pittsburgh's Action News team brings live updates from all of Pittsburgh's communities, in-depth coverage of issues that matter most to viewers, and works to take action for viewers and hold public officials accountable. 

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

Fall 2026 Internship Program Dates

  • Application Deadline: July 10, 2026
  • Session: August 31 - November 20, 2026
  • Weekly Workload: 16-24 hours each 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 over 22 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.