CBS News Intern, KOVR Sacramento (Summer 2026)

Paramount•West Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CBS News Sacramento is your streaming home for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports for the Sacramento area and beyond. CBS News Sacramento is seeking a News intern to join their team for the summer. General news interns will get the opportunity to sit in the booth and see how a show is directed and the role of the producer during a live broadcast. They will also learn to write from the AP wire and news releases as well as use the newsroom’s iNews program. They will go out in the field with reporters and learn how to interview and interact with sources. Being in the field and the newsroom, they will learn about the fast pace of television news and how crews handle breaking news. Learning to write for broadcast, they will learn the importance of being accurate and performing thorough research. They will learn the importance of varied elements when putting together a news package. They will see how stories develop at morning and afternoon meetings.

Requirements

Internships are available to students who will be Seniors or Master’s students in the fall of 2026. If you are a graduating Senior, please check our website for full-time job opportunities.
You must be available to intern full-time (5 days a week/36-40 hours a week) for 10 weeks total starting in June.
Interns will be required to work fully on-site for the duration of the program. Note: Paramount does not provide financial relocation support or housing stipends.
Internships are paid at a competitive standard hourly rate (school credit is optional).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
Employment eligibility to work with Paramount in the United States is required as the company does not engage in sponsorship for internships.