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WMTW 2025 Spring Internship
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WMTW News Intern
WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, ME, has an opening for a spring News Intern. This 10-week paid internship provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will gain knowledge of the broadcast industry through exposure to all the positions within the News and Production departments. This internship will run from approximately mid-May until mid-August with some flexibility based on your availability.
Spring 2025 Session – application deadline 11/15/24
Candidate Requirements – attach a cover letter with the following information:
- Area(s) of preference (News, Sports, Weather, etc.)
- Available start and end dates
- Available hours and days of the week
- Secure housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern.
Job Description:
News Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, directors, studio operators, and News managers to experience nearly all aspects of television news creation.
You will receive hands-on experience with positions in the newsroom, including:
- Assignment Desk – learn how news is gathered and assigned
- Reporting – shadow reporters on interviews and during live shots
- Photographer – shadow photographers as they film and edit news stories and coordinate live shots
- Digital Media – learn about the strategic use of WMTW’s website and social media platforms
- Producing – understand the process of creating a news broadcast from scratch and learn the basics of television news writing
- Directing – observe the technical execution of newscasts including directing live shows and audio operation
- Studio Camera Operator – learn camera shots, angles and lighting
Interns will also learn about departments outside of the newsroom, including Sales, Creative Services, and Engineering.
Final Candidates are subject to a background check as a condition of employment with WMTW-TV.
HTV Partnership Programs:
Hearst Television partners with a variety of outside organization to provide paid internships and fellowships for students of color. For example, through the Emma Bowen Foundation, minority applicants can apply for a paid summer fellowship with WMTW-TV. Interested parties can visit www.emmabowenfoundation.com to learn more and to apply.