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News Intern Job at NAB Leadership Foundation in Savannah

NAB Leadership Foundation, Savannah, GA, United States


Come join WJCL 22, the Hearst Television station in the Savannah/Hilton Head market as a paid intern! WJCL 22 is a key community partner in the area, providing breaking news, weather, and other information to local audiences through our newscasts and digital properties. WJCL 22 also provides entertainment programming and partners with the community on important local initiatives. As a paid intern, you will come to understand how a television station functions, the many jobs available and the roles the TV station plays in the community. As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple departments, how we get news on the air and on our digital platforms, and the vital role other departments play at the television station.

Cover Letter Requirements

Semester i.e. Summer, Fall

Department preference

Available start and end dates

Days and hours available to intern

Briefly state your main objectives for participating in WJCL 22 internship (please be specific)

What are your strongest areas of interest

College Internship Program Dates
Summer 2026 Session

Application Deadline: April 27, 2026

Session: June 1 - August 21, 2026

Fall 2026 Session

Application Deadline: June 26, 2026

Session: August 17 - November 6, 2026

Dates are subject to change

What You'll Do and Learn

Explore broadcast and digital news operations and learn the responsibilities of the News Department.

Be exposed to a fast‑paced newsroom, the newsroom operations, and live production events

Gain an overview of the technical areas of the station

Job Responsibilities

Help write and produce newscasts and news stories

Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation with News and Creative Services

Assist with special events and event planning

Assist with the execution of newscasts

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

An interest in journalism, marketing, videography, writing and editing

The ability to be versatile, as interns handle a wide range of topics, subjects, and tasks

Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and copy‑editing skills

Must work well under deadlines

Must be a team player and collaborator

Experience with Adobe applications, camera equipment and newsroom systems are plus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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