News Intern (Summer 2026)

CDS Global•Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As Iowa’s News Leader, KCCI 8 News is home to a passionate, fast-moving team dedicated to delivering the stories that matter most to our community. We’re offering dynamic summer internships in our News, Sports, and Weather departments for students eager to learn, contribute, and never run out of ways to make an impact.

Requirements

Self-starters who are curious, adaptable, and ready to pitch in wherever needed
Passionate about news, sports, or weather and eager to learn from industry professionals

Responsibilities

Jump into the action by supporting producers, reporters, anchors, and meteorologists in daily newsroom operations
Research, write, and help produce content for on-air and digital platforms across news, sports, and weather
Bring fresh story ideas to editorial meetings and collaborate with experienced journalists
Shadow live broadcasts, field shoots, and breaking news coverage
Engage audiences through social media and digital storytelling
Take initiative and find ways to contribute—there’s always something to do at KCCI!

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