ARC News Intern (WHAM) - Summer 2026
About The Position
WHAM Summer News Intern Step inside the newsroom where stories break, voices matter, and information moves at the speed of now. We’re looking for a passionate, curious, and driven News Intern to join our team for Summer 2026. As part of a forward-thinking media organization, you won’t just observe—you’ll actively contribute to the storytelling that informs and connects our community across platforms. Sinclair’s newest news concept is ARC: Authentic, Relevant, and Community focused news. ARC is a unique concept that was created to reach the modern viewer with updated style, graphics, and music. We have a cast that not only explain news happening today, but also have a conversation about the news and what is going on across the country and in your local community. Our goal is to help viewers truly feel the story, connecting their emotions to our news conversation. ARC is currently in many of our markets across the country and actively expanding. From breaking news to digital-first storytelling, this is your opportunity to experience what modern journalism really looks like.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent graduate
- Be at least a sophomore at an accredited college/university
- Be eligible to work in the United States
- Be available to work on-site at WHAM in Rochester, NY approximately 15 hours per week for 10 weeks
- Be able to start between June 1 – June 19, 2026
- Have reliable transportation (housing/relocation is not provided)
- Be passionate about local news, storytelling, and community impact
- Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- All candidates must apply through our careers portal and complete pre-employment requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist in researching, writing, and producing news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
- Work alongside reporters, anchors, producers, and photographers—both in the newsroom and out in the field
- Bring fresh story ideas to the table and help shape coverage that matters to our audience
- Learn how to shoot video, frame compelling visuals, and understand what makes a story stand out
- Gain exposure to control room operations and how live broadcasts come together in real time
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in modern, multi-platform journalism
- A deeper understanding of how today’s newsrooms operate—from broadcast to digital and social
- Opportunities to build a professional portfolio with published or produced work
- Mentorship from experienced journalists who know the industry inside and out
- Valuable connections to jumpstart your career in media
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
