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Tribune Media

Intern

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$14 - $19/hr

... journalism, video production, human resource, marketing (sales), meteorology, or other ... WIAT-TV in Birmingham, Alabama is looking for interns for fall, spring and summer semesters. The ...

WOWK-TV

Intern

Birmingham, AL

$14 - $19/hr

... journalism, video production, human resource, marketing (sales), meteorology, or other ... WIAT-TV in Birmingham, Alabama is looking for interns for fall, spring and summer semesters. The ...

I.M.P.

Communications Internship

Washington, DC

$18/hr

... journalistic writing and editing skills, and experience with research study. The ideal candidate ... Spring Semester (January April) Summer Semester (May August) Fall/Winter Semester (September ...

Alchemy

Alchemy Marketing Internship

Overland Park, KS · On-site

... Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Writing, Graphic Design, Photography, Video or ... The first 20 hours per week this Spring is an unpaid internship, beyond those hours (average is 35 ...

Alchemy

Alchemy Marketing Internship

Overland Park, KS

$14.25 - $19/hr

... Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Writing, Graphic Design, Photography, Video or ... The first 20 hours per week this Spring is an unpaid internship, beyond those hours (average is 35 ...

Chuck E. Cheese

Marketing Internship

Irving, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Internships typically occur during Fall, Spring and Summer and range in length between 10 - 13 ... Journalism * Public Relations If we do not currently have an open position in your field of study ...

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As a Spring Journalism Intern, you can expect to work on a range of assignments, from researching and writing news articles to assisting with interviews and fact-checking. Interns often cover community events, local news, or contribute to feature stories under the guidance of experienced editors. You'll likely collaborate closely with reporters, photographers, and digital teams, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced newsroom environment. This exposure helps interns build a diverse writing portfolio and develop skills that are valuable for launching a journalism career.

What is a Spring Journalism Internship?

A Spring Journalism Internship is a temporary position, typically offered to students or recent graduates, that provides hands-on experience in a newsroom or media organization during the spring semester. Interns work alongside professional journalists and may assist with researching, writing, fact-checking, interviewing, and sometimes multimedia production. These internships are valuable for building skills, networking, and gaining insight into the day-to-day operations of news outlets. They can also help interns develop a portfolio of published work, which is critical for future job opportunities in journalism.
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Intern

Intern

Tribune Media

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$14 - $19/hr

Part-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Are you a curious, passionate, energetic, and hardworking student studying communications, journalism, video production, human resource, marketing (sales), meteorology, or other communication degree? Are you looking for a hands-on learning experience which will help you to further prepare you for an exciting career?

WIAT-TV in Birmingham, Alabama is looking for interns for fall, spring and

summer semesters. The unpaid internship is offered to those currently enrolled in institutions of higher learning and must be receiving college credit. Interns will experience different phases of a television station's day-to-day operations as a supplement to their academic curriculum.

Internship Areas include:

  • Sales / Marketing (Account Executive, Sales Administration, Digital Sales)
  • Human Resource
  • News (Producer, Reporter, Photographer, Editor)
  • Digital Media (Writing for web and social media)
  • Meteorology
  • Sports (Producer, Photographer, Reporter)
  • Production (Newscast Director, Audio/Camera operator)
  • Promotions / Graphics (Commercial Producer, Video Editing)

Internship Details:

  • Internship schedules will be based on requirements from college or university
  • Interns will be well-supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience
  • The internship for semester credit will start in September for fall, January for spring, and May for summer. Duration of internship can be between 12-15 weeks.
  • Internship is unpaid.
  • Intern is responsible for their own transportation.

Requirements & Skill:

  • Entering juniors and seniors studying broadcast journalism, video production, marketing, human resource, or other communication degrees
  • Internships must be for school credit
  • Provide a cover letter that includes: the type of internship/position/department you seek, the semester you're applying for, what job you are hoping to be hired for after graduation, why are you interested in CBS 42, and why should we choose you as our intern.
  • Provide a letter from Professor/Advisor certifying intern is a junior or senior and will receive academic credit for participating. Email letter to internship@cbs42.com.
  • A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn
  • Abide by all safety rules and procedures of the company
  • Willing to work mornings, evenings and/ or weekends. We will be respectful of your college course schedule.

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