News Intern

Hearst•Savannah, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join WJCL 22, the Hearst Television station in the Savannah/Hilton Head market as a paid intern! WJCL 22 is a key community partner in the area, providing breaking news, weather, and other information to local audiences through our newscasts and digital properties. WJCL 22 also provides entertainment programming and partners with the community on important local initiatives. As a paid intern, you will come to understand how a television station functions, the many jobs available and the roles the TV station plays in the community. As an intern, you’ll learn what it’s like to work with a collaborative team across multiple departments, how we get news on the air and on our digital platforms, and the vital role other departments play at the television station. To apply for an internship at WJCL 22, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include: Semester i.e. Summer, Fall Department preference Available start and end dates Days and hours available to intern Briefly state your main objectives for participating in WJCL 22 internship (please be specific) What are your strongest areas of interest College Internship Program Dates: Summer 2026 Session Application Deadline: April 27, 2026 Session: June 1 – August 21, 2026 Fall 2026 Session Application Deadline: June 26, 2026 Session: August 17 – November 6, 2026 Dates are subject to change What you’ll do and learn: Explore broadcast and digital news operations and learn the responsibilities of the News Department. Be exposed to a fast-paced newsroom, the newsroom operations, and live production events Gain an overview of the technical areas of the station

Requirements

An interest in journalism, marketing, videography, writing and editing
The ability to be versatile, as interns handle a wide range of topics, subjects, and tasks
Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills
Must work well under deadlines
Must be a team player and collaborator