Multiplatform News Intern — Hands-On, Local-Focus

WACH FOX 57; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

WACH FOX 57 is seeking a Fall News Intern to join our newsroom in Columbia, SC for Fall 2026. You’ll help research, write, and produce stories for broadcast and digital platforms while working alongside reporters, anchors, and photographers.

You will gain hands-on experience across multi-platform journalism, learn control-room operations, and build a professional portfolio with published work. This role emphasizes mentorship, rapid storytelling, and local impact.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent graduate.
• Be at least a sophomore at an accredited college/university.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Be available to work on-site at WACH in Columbia, SC approximately 15 hours per week for 10 weeks.
• Be able to start between August 24th - September 14th.
• Have reliable transportation (housing/relocation is not provided).
• Be passionate about local news, storytelling, and community impact.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Create & Contribute: Assist in researching, writing, and producing news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Be Where the Action Is: Work alongside reporters, anchors, producers, and photographers—both in the newsroom and out in the field.
• Pitch Ideas: Bring fresh story ideas to the table and help shape coverage that matters to our audience.
• Get Hands-On: Learn how to shoot video, frame compelling visuals, and understand what makes a story stand out.
• Behind the Scenes: Gain exposure to control room operations and how live broadcasts come together in real time.

Skills

Research & Writing

Video shooting

Story ideation

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

WACH FOX 57 is seeking a Fall News Intern to join our newsroom in Columbia, SC for Fall 2026. You’ll help research, write, and produce stories for broadcast and digital platforms while working alongside reporters, anchors, and photographers.

You will gain hands-on experience across multi-platform journalism, learn control-room operations, and build a professional portfolio with published work. This role emphasizes mentorship, rapid storytelling, and local impact.