2026 Fall News Internship

Sinclair Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. is offering an exciting internship opportunity in their News Department in Syracuse, NY, for students pursuing degrees in journalism or communications. This unpaid internship focuses on educational training and professional development within a newsroom environment.

Candidates must be currently attending an accredited college, be at least 18 years old, and able to work 10-20 hours each week. Interns will gain invaluable experience, albeit without wages or employee benefits, while earning academic credit for their contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be attending an accredited college or university.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in a newsroom environment.
• Contribute to the News Department during the summer internship.

Education

Pursuing a degree in mass communications, journalism, or related major

Job description

WSTM/CW6/WTVH-TV has a great opportunity for you! We are looking for interns for our News Department for the Summer. Qualified candidates should be pursuing a degree and career interests in journalism, news, communications, or a related field. We are seeking highly motivated, dedicated students who are eager to gain hands on experience and make the most of their internship experience.

This internship is designed to provide educational training and professional development opportunities in a newsroom environment.

Requirements

• Must be attending an accredited college or university and studying mass communications, journalism, or related major
• Each intern is required to work 10-20 hours a week; including some weekends
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must receive academic credit for the internship experience
• Must be registered for college at his or her institution during the quarter or semester in which the internship is performed
• Must have reliable transportation

This is an unpaid internship intended for educational and professional development purposes. Interns will not receive wages or employee benefits. Credit verification forms will be provided.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.