News Intern (Summer 2026)
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. What You’ll Do: 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! Who Should Apply: 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 Internship Details: Departments: News, Sports, Weather (please indicate your preference in your application) Duration: Available through August 23 rd , 2026 Location: KCCI 8 News, Des Moines, IA Schedule: Full-time Compensation: Paid Application: Attach your resume, cover letter (including your preferred department), and 1–2 writing or video samples. Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
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
- Supporting producers, reporters, anchors, and meteorologists in daily newsroom operations
- Researching, writing, and helping produce content for on-air and digital platforms across news, sports, and weather
- Bringing fresh story ideas to editorial meetings and collaborate with experienced journalists
- Shadowing live broadcasts, field shoots, and breaking news coverage
- Engaging audiences through social media and digital storytelling
- Taking initiative and finding ways to contribute
Benefits
- Paid
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
