WAVY Unpaid Digital NewsDesk Intern, Fall 2026
About The Position
WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 is seeking a dynamic DIGITAL INTERN to write for the web, produce multimedia stories about Hampton Roads, and assist in operating a dynamic website with regular updates and emerging content. This is an UNPAID / FOR-CREDIT position for the Fall semester 2026 only. The intern will also be responsible for creating social media posts (Facebook, Tweets), promoting coverage, and coordinating with the streaming channel production team. The successful candidate must be willing to learn the inner workings of a local newsroom and understand how all departments in a TV station collaborate. Before beginning, the intern must be enrolled in a college degree-granting program and provide proof of enrollment in an internship course within that program. This position requires 12-15 hours per week on-site.
Requirements
- Completed journalism writing and editing courses
- Working knowledge of WordPress and CMS
- Working knowledge of social media platforms
- Completed videography course
- Passion for telling local stories
- Must be enrolled in a college degree-granting program
- Must provide proof of enrollment in an internship course within their program before beginning
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere
Responsibilities
- Write for the web
- Produce multimedia stories about Hampton Roads
- Assist in operating a dynamic website with regular updates and emerging content
- Create Facebook posts and Tweets
- Promote coverage
- Coordinate with the streaming channel production team
- Learn the inner workings of a local newsroom and how all departments in a TV station work to support each other
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
