WIS NEWSROOM "CRAIG MELVIN INTERNSHIP" SPRING '27 - WIS-TV
About The Position
WIS offers an exclusive, paid newsroom internship each semester in honor of NBC TODAY anchor Craig Melvin, who began his journalism career in WIS’s Columbia newsroom. The intern joins the award-winning newsroom team for hands-on experience and receives guidance and insight from Craig Melvin. The internship is part of Gray Media’s immersive program, where interns serve as valued team members and learn from seasoned broadcast professionals. Interns gain practical experience, training, and opportunities to build their resumes and portfolios. The program may also provide a pathway to future full-time openings with Gray Media. Intern pay ranges from the state minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college or university; juniors and seniors are preferred.
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
- Pursuing a degree in journalism or a related field.
- Desire to gain hands-on experience in a local media newsroom.
Nice To Haves
- Junior or senior standing in college or university.
Responsibilities
- Participate as a valued member of the WIS newsroom team.
- Gain hands-on experience in a local media newsroom.
- Learn from newsroom professionals and receive guidance from Craig Melvin.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- Intern pay ranges from the state minimum wage to $15 per hour.
- Hands-on training and experience with seasoned broadcast professionals.
- Opportunity to build a resume and portfolio.
- Potential access to future full-time job openings with Gray Media.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
