Creative Services Intern

WMUR-TV; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local television station in New Hampshire is seeking a summer intern for its Creative Services team. This role offers hands-on experience in writing and producing effective promotional content. Interns will learn about broadcast and digital marketing, gain production experience, and observe news editing. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a relevant degree program and has strong writing skills. The internship emphasizes community engagement and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Understanding of effective topical promotion.
• Experience with broadcast and digital marketing.
• Ability to draft topical copy for broadcasts.

Responsibilities

• Learn writing and producing for promotional content.
• Gain experience on commercial and promotional shoots.
• Observe newscasts and editing sessions.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Basic production skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program

Job description

Job Description

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, has an opening for a summer intern within our Creative Services team. The Creative Services department is responsible for the branding and promotional development of the station. As an intern, you will gain a general understanding of how a television Creative Services department runs. You will learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective topical promotion for WMUR.

Internship Learning Objectives

Interns will learn to:

• Understand the fundamentals of writing and producing effective news topical promotion.
• Explore broadcast and digital marketing and learn the responsibilities of the Creative Services Department.
• Gain production experience on promotional and commercial shoots, both in-house and on location.
• Observe unlimited newscasts and editing sessions.
• Draft topical copy for [Station] and for [Chronicle, our nightly newsmagazine show], as well as other special news segments.
• Gain an understanding of [Station]’s commitment to the community through PSA production.
• Apply writing and communication skills in a professional environment.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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.