Newsroom Internship: Paid, Multi-Role Broadcast Experience
WINK News, Fort Myers, FL, United States
WINK News Internship Outline: Multi-Role Broadcast Journalism
Internship
Program Overview: The WINK News Internship Program offers college students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in critical roles within a television news station. Over the course of the internship, the student will rotate through four key positions: Reporter, Producer, Digital Producer, and Video Editor. By the end of the internship, the student will apply what they’ve learned in each role to produce a comprehensive final project, demonstrating their skills in reporting, producing, editing, and newsroom coordination.
Internship Objectives:
Comprehensive Experience: Rotate through key newsroom roles to gain a broad understanding of television news production
Project Creation: Work independently to create a final project that incorporates elements of each internship role (Reporter, Producer, Digital, and Video Editing)
Professional Development: Enhance communication, technical, and organizational skills while understanding how a newsroom operates as a cohesive unit
Career Preparation: Prepare for a career in broadcast journalism by gaining a well-rounded skill set and practical experience
Internship Timeline:
Duration: 12-16 weeks
Hours per week: 15-20 hours (flexible depending on student’s schedule)
Paid Internship: $14.50 per hour
Work Schedule: Varies to provide exposure to different shifts (mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends when necessary)
College credit is available
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods
Clear verbal and written communication in person, by phone, and via video
Operate standard office and recording equipment
Travel, including local riding along to field locations or meetings
Navigate indoor and outdoor environments as needed for reporting
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Visual and auditory ability to conduct interviews and review content
Qualifications:
Enrollment in a related degree program (Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Film, or similar)
Strong interest in television news and broadcasting
Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills
Prior experience with media production or video editing (preferred but not required)
How to Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter, and a sample of writing or video work (if applicable)
Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position
Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.
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Internship
Program Overview: The WINK News Internship Program offers college students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in critical roles within a television news station. Over the course of the internship, the student will rotate through four key positions: Reporter, Producer, Digital Producer, and Video Editor. By the end of the internship, the student will apply what they’ve learned in each role to produce a comprehensive final project, demonstrating their skills in reporting, producing, editing, and newsroom coordination.
Internship Objectives:
Comprehensive Experience: Rotate through key newsroom roles to gain a broad understanding of television news production
Project Creation: Work independently to create a final project that incorporates elements of each internship role (Reporter, Producer, Digital, and Video Editing)
Professional Development: Enhance communication, technical, and organizational skills while understanding how a newsroom operates as a cohesive unit
Career Preparation: Prepare for a career in broadcast journalism by gaining a well-rounded skill set and practical experience
Internship Timeline:
Duration: 12-16 weeks
Hours per week: 15-20 hours (flexible depending on student’s schedule)
Paid Internship: $14.50 per hour
Work Schedule: Varies to provide exposure to different shifts (mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends when necessary)
College credit is available
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods
Clear verbal and written communication in person, by phone, and via video
Operate standard office and recording equipment
Travel, including local riding along to field locations or meetings
Navigate indoor and outdoor environments as needed for reporting
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Visual and auditory ability to conduct interviews and review content
Qualifications:
Enrollment in a related degree program (Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Film, or similar)
Strong interest in television news and broadcasting
Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills
Prior experience with media production or video editing (preferred but not required)
How to Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter, and a sample of writing or video work (if applicable)
Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position
Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.
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