Creative Services Intern

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hearst Communications, Inc. WCVB Fall Internship Program offers a 10-week internship for senior undergraduates or recent graduates at an accredited college or university.

As Creative Services Intern, you will learn to write and produce promotional content for NewsCenter 5 and Chronicle. You will write news topical promotions, assist with shoots on location or in-house, and participate in PSA production as part of the department's branding and promotional development.

Qualifications

• Open to senior undergraduate students or recent graduates.
• Resume and Cover Letter in PDF format are required.
• Letters of recommendation from a professor for the internship.
• Creative works/writing samples relevant to interests.

Responsibilities

• Write effective news topical promotions for NewsCenter 5 and Chronicle.
• Assist with promotional and commercial shoots both in-house and on location.
• Be involved in PSA production and station branding efforts.

Skills

Creative writing

Video production

Promotional content

Job description

The WCVB Fall Internship Program offers a variety of opportunities across the station. This specific internship is open to senior undergraduate students or recent graduates of an accredited community college, college, or university. The program runs for 10 weeks and requires a commitment of 24 hours per week, with flexible scheduling depending on the department.

Creative Services Intern

Creative Services is responsible for all WCVB branding and promotional development for the station. As an intern, you will learn the fundamental principles of writing and producing effective promotional content for NewsCenter 5 and Chronicle. You will:

• Write effective news topical promotions for NewsCenter 5 and for Chronicle.
• Assist with promotional and commercial shoots, both in-house and on location.
• Be involved in WCVB’s commitment to the community through PSA production.

Application Requirements

Please upload with your application attachments:

• Resume and Cover Letter in PDF format (do not submit a Word doc).
• A Letter of Recommendation from a professor specifically for the WCVB Internship Program.
• Creative Works/Writing Samples, relevant to your areas of interest.
• Intern applications are limited to one submission based on area of interest.
• We invite applications from senior undergraduate students or recent graduates interested in this internship opportunity.

Salary: $20/hour

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.

Application Submissions

7/29/26-8/14/26