WMUR Engineering and Production Intern

Hearst • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

WMUR-TV offers a paid internship in its Engineering and Production department. The internship provides hands-on training in real-world television station operations, with interns operating equipment under the observation of permanent technical operations staff. Interns learn across production, air operations, engineering, and IT, then spend the remainder of the program receiving additional training in their area or areas of choice. Scheduled days remain consistent from week to week, though hours may vary. Intern schedules are arranged based on mutual availability and academic schedules and requirements, and the internship may consist of up to 24 hours per week. Equipment use is limited and closely supervised and monitored. Applicants should include a cover letter stating their objectives, college and program, expected graduation timeline, available start and end dates, days and hours of availability, and areas of production and engineering interest. The fall application deadline is September 14, 2026.

Hearst Television emphasizes collaboration and open communication across backgrounds, perspectives, and identities, aiming to create content that is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities it serves.

Requirements

• Provide a cover letter with the application.
• Include in the cover letter current college, program, and expected graduation timeline; available start and end dates; days and hours available to intern; objectives for participating; and areas of production and engineering interest.

Responsibilities

• Train in production, including floor directing, wireless camera operation, prompter operation, editing, and directing.
• Learn air operations, including master control.
• Learn engineering work, including installation, repair, and support of broadcast systems.
• Gain exposure to IT.
• Operate and train on technical equipment under the close supervision and monitoring of permanent technical operations staff.
• After rotating through the technical areas, receive additional training in selected area(s) of interest.

Benefits

• Paid internship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed