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Hearst Television

Intern (Fall)

Sacramento, CA

$20/hr

May also assist in research and other tasks TV News Production * Practice writing and formatting ... Interns will get paid $20.00 per hour. Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every ...

Hearst

WDSU-TV News Intern

New Orleans, LA

An interest in journalism The ability to be versatile, as interns handle a wide range of topics and ... Editorial process (broadcast and/or digital) Writing / storytelling Overall newsgathering Newscast ...

WOWK-TV

Unpaid Lifestyle Show Intern

Spartanburg, SC

WSPA-TV in Spartanburg, SC offers internship opportunities for students. Internships are available ... Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the ...

WOWK-TV

Unpaid Lifestyle Show Intern

Spartanburg, SC

WSPA-TV in Spartanburg, SC offers internship opportunities for students. Internships are available ... Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the ...

WOWK-TV

Paid Intern - News

Joplin, MO

... how a television station news department operates. Candidates will be highly supervised while ... internship survey and submit a brief written reflection regarding their experience. #LI-Onsite

WOWK-TV

Paid News Intern

Rochester, NY

$16/hr

WROC-TV, Rochesterfirst.com have a part-time paidinternship available for undergraduate students ... Interns are required to work a specified schedule and work in business attire. They must also ...

WOWK-TV

Unpaid Intern

Peoria, IL

Interns will gain industry and organizational skills through daily job assignments over the summer ... How news media works across TV, digital, and streaming platforms. * Receive constructive feedback ...

Hearst Television

News Intern

Needham, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Develop and pitch story ideas. TV News Production * Writing and formatting scripts for broadcast ... A Letter of Recommendation from a professor specifically for the WCVB Internship Program.

WOWK-TV

Lifestyle Show Fall Intern

Philadelphia, PA

Interns will work with the "Positively Philly" team to produce our daily live lifestyle show airing ... with writing and producing broadcast television promotional and commercial spots * Assist with ...

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How much do television writing internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for television writing internship 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 Television Writing Internship vs Television Production Assistant?

AspectTelevision Writing InternshipTelevision Production Assistant
Required CredentialsUsually enrolled in or recent graduate of journalism, communications, or related fieldsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some technical or vocational training
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, writers' rooms, script developmentOn-set, studio, or location-based work assisting production tasks
Industry UsagePrimarily in script development and writing teamsSupporting production operations across various departments
Common Search IntentLearning about entry-level writing opportunities in TVUnderstanding entry-level production support roles

While both roles are entry-level and support television industry operations, a Television Writing Internship focuses on developing writing skills and script creation, often within writers' rooms. In contrast, a Television Production Assistant provides general support across production departments, assisting with logistical and operational tasks on set or in studios.

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Infographic showing various Television Writing Internship 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.

Intern (Fall)

Hearst Television

Sacramento, CA

$20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Come join KCRA/KQCA TV, the Hearst Television station in Sacramento, as a Newsroom Intern! You will come to understand how a television station functions, the many jobs available and the roles the TV station plays in the community. As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple departments, how we get news on the air and on our digital platforms, and the vital role other departments play at the television station.

Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 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 

Digital News Production

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

Photographers and Logistics

  • Assist team members with field work and news gathering

Sports

  • Monitor national sports feeds/accounts for any breaking sports news
  • Log all sports events recorded by the Sports staff
  • Write scripts for daily sportscast
  • Research team and player statistics
  • Pitch story ideas to sports department
  • May accompany reporters on location shoots

Weather

  • 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

Salary

Interns will get paid $20.00 per hour.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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.

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