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Hearst Newspapers

WISN Fall Intern

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

WISN Fall Intern Milwaukee WI, United States Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? When ... Perform production assistant duties such as locating props and photographs, researching music and ...

Hearst

WISN Fall Intern

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

WISN Fall Intern Milwaukee WI, United States Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? When ... Perform production assistant duties such as locating props and photographs, researching music and ...

Hearst

WISN Fall Intern

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

WISN Fall Intern Milwaukee WI, United States Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? When ... Perform production assistant duties such as locating props and photographs, researching music and ...

Hearst

WISN Fall Intern

Milwaukee, WI

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

WISN Fall Intern Milwaukee WI, United States Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? When ... Perform production assistant duties such as locating props and photographs, researching music and ...

Hearst Television

WISN Fall Intern

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

WISN Fall Intern Milwaukee WI, United States Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? When ... Perform production assistant duties such as locating props and photographs, researching music and ...

Hearst

WISN Fall Intern

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

WISN Fall Intern Milwaukee WI, United States Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? When ... Perform production assistant duties such as locating props and photographs, researching music and ...

Milwaukee Bucks, LLC.

Video Intern

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$15/hr

The Video Production Intern is an important part of the video production staff that will assist with all aspects of our game day and non-game day productions. This intern will log and edit videos ...

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How much do production assistant intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for production assistant intern in Milwaukee, WI is $17.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a production assistant intern?

Production Assistant Interns are entry-level professionals who support the production team on film, television, or digital media sets. Their responsibilities often include helping with logistics, running errands, managing equipment, and assisting crew members with various tasks during shoots. This role offers valuable hands-on experience and insight into how productions operate, making it a popular starting point for those interested in a media career. Interns often gain networking opportunities and learn essential set etiquette and workflow. The position can be demanding but is highly regarded as a stepping stone in the entertainment industry.

What does a production assistant intern do?

As a Production Assistant Intern, you'll typically support various departments by handling tasks such as setting up equipment, distributing call sheets, managing communication between crew members, and ensuring the set runs smoothly. Your responsibilities may also include assisting with props, running errands, and helping coordinate talent and extras. This role often requires adaptability and a proactive attitude, as you'll likely move between administrative work and hands-on support. Working closely with producers, directors, and crew provides valuable exposure to the full production process and can help you build relationships for future opportunities.

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

To thrive as a Production Assistant Intern, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of film or television production processes, often supported by coursework or hands-on experience. Familiarity with production scheduling software, basic editing tools, and office applications is commonly required. Reliability, strong communication, and the ability to work well under pressure are standout soft skills for this role. These qualities are vital for supporting a smooth production workflow, meeting tight deadlines, and contributing positively to the production team.

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WISN Fall Intern

Hearst Newspapers

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

WISN Fall Intern

Milwaukee WI, United States

Job Description

Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? When you start a career with Hearst Television, not only will you work amongst passionate professionals who take pride in what they do, but you will be a part of a progressive culture where your talents will be valued. 

WISN-TV offers paid internships for 10-12 weeks in the departments below. In order to apply for an internship at WISN-TV, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

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

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: August 31

WISN-TV Internship Criteria

Candidate must be a Junior or Senior with a declared major in a related field (for example):

  • Broadcast 

  • Communications

  • Journalism

  • Digital

  • Marketing

  • Public Relations

  • Meteorology

  • Sports

  • Technical

  • Creative Services 

  • Production

Intern must receive credit from an accredited college, university or trade school

  • Written verification is required from the institution

Available Internships

Newsroom:

Newsroom interns will spend time rotating through each of the following areas:

  • Assignment desk, where they will assist in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources and the general public. It may also include research, scheduling and organizational tasks.
  • TV News production, where they will practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast as well as spending time in a news satellite or microwave van on the scene at a live news report.
  • Digital news production, where they will research and write content for WISN digital platforms including the WISN app, WISN.com and various social media platforms.

Creative Services:

  • Attend news meetings and department meetings to go over daily news topics and performance goals
  • Write copy for voice-overs and promotional identifications.
  • Perform production assistant duties such as locating props and photographs, researching music and video copies for the Creative Services Department.
  • Shadow promotion producers to gain a strong overview of editing and shooting responsibilities of the Creative Services/producer function.
  • Maintain anchors/reporters bios, photos and files
  • Write press releases, advisories, articles, etc.
  • Assist in promoting WISN programming by drafting Tweets and Facebook posts
  • Observe unlimited newscasts and editing sessions
  • Participate in promo shoots in the station and on location

Sports:

  • Checks sports and news wires for any breaking sports news.
  • Compiles and submits complete list of chyron material to be used in the show.
  • Gathers all professional and collegiate scores.
  • Logs all sports events recorded by the Sports staff.
  • Answering phone calls, taking messages and making calls for the producers and talent.
  • May accompany reporters on location shoots.

Technical:

  • News Edit
  • ENG Receive
  • Microwave News Gathering
  • Satellite News Gathering
  • News Photography
  • Studio Operations (Floor Direct)
  • Control Room Operations (Robos/Audio/TD)
  • Air Operations (Master Control/Air Assist)
  • Maintenance
  • IT

Shifts are normally in the daytime, evenings and on weekends.

After completing a week in each of the above areas, the final two weeks of the program will be designated for students to return to their areas of choice in order to gain additional training.

*Set days may be set for an intern's semester, but shifts will constantly change based on the department in which they work.

Weather:
***Please note: All candidates for weather internships with WISN must be enrolled in a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study.

Analyze weather charts and models
Contribute to daily forecast preparation
Assist with weather graphics production
Assist meteorologists in gathering critical & breaking weather information and data
Relay important information to/from News, Assignment Desk, and Web staff
Attend editorial and news meetings
Research statistical data
Practice forecast delivery in-studio
Assist with social media efforts and email communication

Hours are flexible and may require early mornings (4 a.m. - noon, later evenings 2:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.), and weekends (morning and evening shifts).

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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