WCVB News Intern

Hearst • Needham, MA

9h • $20

About The Position

WCVB delivers breaking news to Boston-area audiences 24 hours a day across our
television newscasts and digital platforms. As an intern, you will gain
firsthand experience inside a fast-paced newsroom, learning how stories are
developed, produced, and delivered across multiple platforms. You will be
expected to actively contribute to daily operations while building a strong
foundation in broadcast journalism. In this role, you will gain experience in
the following parts of the newsroom:

Assignment Desk

Assist team members with content gathering and planning.
Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, social media and
viewer tips.
Develop and pitch story ideas.

TV News Production

Writing and formatting scripts for broadcast.
Shadow reporters or anchors in the field when available.

Digital News Production

Conduct research and write content for WCVB digital platforms including the
WCVB app,
WCVB.com
and various social media platforms.
Assist with photo and video production.

Requirements

• Resume and Cover Letter in PDF format (do not submit a Word doc).
• A Letter of Recommendation from a professor specifically for the WCVB Internship Program.
• Creative Works/Writing Samples, relevant to your areas of interest.
• Intern applications are limited to one submission based on area of interest.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members with content gathering and planning.
• Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, social media and viewer tips.
• Develop and pitch story ideas.
• Writing and formatting scripts for broadcast.
• Shadow reporters or anchors in the field when available.
• Conduct research and write content for WCVB digital platforms including the WCVB app, WCVB.com and various social media platforms.
• Assist with photo and video production.

What This Job Offers

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