Intern
About The Position
WSET News has an opening for a Fall 2026 News Intern! The selected intern will have the opportunity to gain real-world newsroom experience and learn how the News is produced from start to finish through observational learning and hands-on training. If you are studying journalism, mass communications, communications, or a related field and want to experience the world of news firsthand, then this is the place to learn! This unpaid internship opportunity is located at WSET News in Roanoke (Lynchburg), VA. What to Expect: No day is the same. If you excel in an active, fast-moving environment and have the drive to learn the many different areas of News production, this position is perfect for you You will work with reporters, anchors, producers, editors, and photographers, in-house and out in the field You will receive training on various topics including how to produce a news segment from the control room, how to research and pitch a great story, how to operate camera equipment, what shots matter, and more
Requirements
- Must be attending an accredited college or university or is a recent college graduate
- Willing to work approximately 15 hours a week for 10 weeks, beginning in September 2026
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to work from our Roanoke (Lynchburg), VA location
Nice To Haves
- Studying journalism, mass communications, communications, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Gain real-world newsroom experience
- Learn how news is produced from start to finish
- Work with reporters, anchors, producers, editors, and photographers, in-house and out in the field
- Receive training on how to produce a news segment from the control room
- Receive training on how to research and pitch a great story
- Receive training on how to operate camera equipment
- Receive training on what shots matter
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
