Intern

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Communications, Inc. is offering a paid internship program for Fall 2026 in Winter Park, Florida. Interns will gain hands-on experience in news writing, producing, reporting, and digital media skills at WESH 2 News. The program includes varied opportunities in newsroom operations, production, digital media, marketing, and weather.

This rigorous internship aims to prepare students for work in a newsroom environment, requiring commitment and the ability to work varying schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in journalism and news production.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.
• Comfort with heights and light equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside reporters and producers.
• Learn technical aspects of live broadcasts.
• Research, write, and publish stories.

Skills

News writing

Reporting

Video editing

Research

Digital media skills

Meteorology knowledge

Marketing/promotions interest

Job description

The WESH 2/CW18 News Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands‑on experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will develop news writing, producing, reporting, and digital media skills while learning from award‑winning staff at WESH 2 News. Additional opportunities are available in the behind‑the‑scenes areas of production/studio operations, weather and marketing/promotions. Your internship will prepare you for work in a real newsroom, giving you opportunities in nearly every aspect of news production.

Fall 2026 Session

Application Window: July 1st, 2026 – Aug. 1st, 2026

Session: Sept. 21st, 2026 – Dec. 11th, 2026

* Dates are subject to change

Cover Letter Requirements

• Semester i.e. Spring, Summer, or Fall (if applicable)
• Department preference
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern

Available Internships

Newsroom

Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, and news managers to learn skills in nearly all aspects of television news production. Examples include on-scene reporting, producing, video editing, research, and working at the assignment desk.

Production/Studio Operations

Interns will learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts. Behind‑the‑scenes training will include learning robotic cameras, floor directing, lighting and show set‑ups. Interns are required to be comfortable with height, able to lift light equipment, and work non‑traditional hours.

Digital

Interns will learn how newsrooms publish content to digital platforms, analyze real‑time online metrics and more. Interns will get the opportunity to research, write, and publish stories for WESH.com.

Weather

Interns must have working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study. You will work with our team of meteorologists to learn the skills necessary in creating and delivering forecast information for a television and online audience.

Marketing/Promotions

Interns with an interest in marketing, advertising, promotion, or production will be given hands‑on experience in these areas.

Orientation

Once you are accepted as an intern at WESH-TV, you will receive an instruction packet. Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation and you must attend this. You will work three days a week, eight hours each shift with varying schedules. During the internship you should always check in with your assigned adviser upon entering the building.

Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the student. WESH-TV cannot offer support in this area.

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.