Paid Newsroom Intern: Write, Research, and Digital

Hearst Television, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WGAL-TV in Lancaster, PA offers paid internships in the News department across Assignment Desk, TV News Production, Digital News Production, Sports and Weather. Internships run 10–12 weeks, typically 24 hours per week, with hands-on opportunities in scripting, research, field work, and social media support.

Weather interns must be enrolled in a meteorology program, and interns learn to analyze data, write for WGAL digital platforms, and pitch story ideas.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in journalism or related program for internship eligibility.
• Willingness to commit to 24 hours per week.
• Interest in writing, research, and content creation for multiple platforms.
• Ability to pitch ideas and assist on location shoots.

Responsibilities

• Shadow staff in Assignment Desk and Newsrooms.
• Assist in gathering news, researching, and organizing information.
• Write scripts for broadcasts and digital content.
• Support photographers and field crews with logistics and coverage.
• Contribute to weather analysis and daily forecasts.
• Assist with social media and WGAL.com content.

Skills

Newsroom internship

Digital content writing

Sports knowledge

Meteorology interest

Education

Enrollment in journalism program

Job description

WGAL-TV in Lancaster, PA offers paid internships in the News department across Assignment Desk, TV News Production, Digital News Production, Sports and Weather. Internships run 10–12 weeks, typically 24 hours per week, with hands-on opportunities in scripting, research, field work, and social media support.

Weather interns must be enrolled in a meteorology program, and interns learn to analyze data, write for WGAL digital platforms, and pitch story ideas.