Spring 2027 Intern

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Arlington, VA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

ABC 7/WJLA 24/7 News offers a limited number of unpaid spring internships for college students seeking careers in broadcast or cable television. Selected interns experience phases of a major-market television station’s day-to-day operations as a supplement to their academic curriculum. Internship areas include Desk/Digital News, Sports, and News Producing. The internship is in person, and students from the DC-Maryland-Virginia area are highly preferred. Students must receive academic credit from their college or university; the program provides no wages, salary, or stipend. Applicants must submit a resume by December 18, 2026.

Interns may need to work mornings, nights, and/or weekends on varying schedules to support newscasts; the organization will try to accommodate students’ schedules. Applicants interested in Good Morning Washington must also be able to work early mornings.

Requirements

• Be an upcoming junior or senior enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university; first-year graduate students may apply. Students entering their second year in a two-year junior or community college program may also be considered.
• Have a declared major in journalism, meteorology, communication, or a similar related area.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a current college student with a strong academic record.
• Be able to receive college credit for the internship.
• Have prior internship and/or work experience.
• Work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Be a creative self-starter who communicates effectively and works well under constant deadline.
• Be willing to work mornings, nights, and/or weekends to support newscasts, with varying hours.
• Applicants interested in Good Morning Washington must be able to work early mornings.
• Submit a resume by December 18, 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Living in the DC-Maryland-Virginia area is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Experience phases of a major-market television station’s day-to-day operations as a supplement to academic coursework.
• Support newscasts, with schedules that may include mornings, nights, and/or weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed