WRAL News Multiplatform Journalist, WRAL

This is a 20 hour/week internship, running from August 24, 2026–December 11, 2026. This internship is hybrid; some hours will be completed in-office in Raleigh (2619 Western Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27606) and some hours may be completed remotely. Interns should expect to be in-office approximately 10–15 hours per week. Candidate must have reliable transportation and may be asked to travel to various locations as part of this position. This internship is a part of the Emerging Leaders Program, a partnership between Capitol Broadcasting Company and Leadership Triangle.

Job Description
The WRAL News Multiplatform Journalist Intern will learn all aspects of multimedia storytelling in a local TV newsroom. The intern will be expected to produce publication‑ready content across several platforms, including written and video formats, gaining real‑world experience in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

What You’ll Do

Report and write news stories for publication across multiple platforms

Shoot and edit video content for broadcast and digital use

Record interviews with newsmakers and community members

Publish content to the station website and social media pages

Participate in possible on‑camera video opportunities

Develop an understanding of TV control room operations

Practice storytelling and time management in a live newsroom environment

Performs other duties as required or assigned, provided they are reasonably related to the responsibilities outlined in this job description

Requirements

Familiarity with AP Style

Natural curiosity and strong news judgment

Video editing and photography skills

News writing ability

Strong time management skills

What You’ll Gain
A portfolio of publication‑ready work to share with future employers. Content may span multiple platforms including TV, website, app, YouTube, and social media.

Preferred Majors
Journalism, Communications

A Note from the Manager
A candidate will have a body of work to show future employers after working at WRAL. Be prepared to work flexible hours depending on storytelling needs, and come ready to proactively pitch stories. Comfort with technology is essential, as is a willingness to adapt to the demands of a live newsroom.

The Emerging Leaders Program
The Emerging Leaders Program is open to rising Juniors and Seniors at North Carolina Central University and Shaw University. There are multiple internships at Capitol Broadcasting Company offered through the Emerging Leaders Program; please only apply to one internship.

As a part of this internship, you will complete 40 hours of leadership training with Leadership Triangle. Your hours with Leadership Triangle are a paid component of the program and all sessions are mandatory. You will be introduced to leaders throughout the Triangle community and have opportunities to network and grow your professional community. All students who successfully complete the Emerging Leaders Program will be admitted into the lifelong Goodmon Fellowship.

Additionally, you will take part in a mandatory cohort‑only retreat in Rocky Mount, NC. The retreat is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 - Sunday, September 27. Leadership Triangle has arranged lodging. Meals will be provided. Emerging Leaders are expected to arrange their own transportation.

Emerging Leaders will be paid $16/hr. Additionally, each intern will receive $80/month as a transportation stipend. If you do not have your own car, you will likely spend more on transportation than is covered by the stipend. Leadership Triangle will administer all payments. This is a cohort based program, designed to promote networking across local HBCUs.

The application deadline is May 31. Interns will be notified of an application decision by June 26th.

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