Intern

CDS Global•Winter Park, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The WESH 2/ CW18 News Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will develop news writing, producing, reporting, and digital media skills while learning from award-winning staff at WESH 2 News. Additional opportunities are available in the behind-the-scenes areas of production/studio operations, weather and marketing/promotions. Your internship will prepare you for work in a real newsroom, giving you opportunities in nearly every aspect of news production. Fall 2026 Session Application Window: July 1st, 2026 – Aug. 1st, 2026 Session: Sept. 21st, 2026 – Dec. 11th, 2026 Dates are subject to change WESH 2/CW18 offers paid internships in the departments below. In order to apply for an internship at WESH 2/CW18, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include: Semester i.e. Spring, Summer, or Fall (if applicable) Department preference Available start and end dates Days and hours available to intern

Requirements

Must provide a cover letter with application.
Cover letter must include: Semester, Department preference, Available start and end dates, Days and hours available to intern.
Working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study (for Weather internship).
Comfortable with height (for Production/Studio Operations).
Able to lift light equipment (for Production/Studio Operations).
Must attend orientation on the first day.

Nice To Haves

Interest in marketing, advertising, promotion, or production (for Marketing/Promotions internship).

Responsibilities

Work alongside reporters, producers, and news managers to learn skills in nearly all aspects of television news production, including on-scene reporting, producing, video editing, research, and working at the assignment desk.
Learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts, including robotic cameras, floor directing, lighting and show set-ups.
Learn how newsrooms publish content to digital platforms, analyze real-time online metrics, and research, write, and publish stories for WESH.com.
Work with meteorologists to learn the skills necessary in creating and delivering forecast information for a television and online audience.
Gain hands-on experience in marketing, advertising, promotion, or production.
Attend orientation on the first day.
Check in with assigned adviser upon entering the building.