Sports Intern

Hearst • Needham, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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 sports department:

Coordinate with local schools, coaches, and athletic departments
Help gather game information, scores, and story ideas
Identify/recommend highlights for sports anchors, reporters, and photographers/editors
Create and publish content for digital and television platforms
Work alongside experienced sports journalists in a fast-paced newsroom

This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in sports broadcasting while building your editing, producing, and storytelling skills.

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

• Coordinate with local schools, coaches, and athletic departments
• Help gather game information, scores, and story ideas
• Identify/recommend highlights for sports anchors, reporters, and photographers/editors
• Create and publish content for digital and television platforms
• Work alongside experienced sports journalists in a fast-paced newsroom

What This Job Offers

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