WMTW 2025 Spring Internship

WMTW News Intern

WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, ME, has an opening for a spring News Intern. This 10-week paid internship provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will gain knowledge of the broadcast industry through exposure to all the positions within the News and Production departments. This internship will run from approximately mid-May until mid-August with some flexibility based on your availability.

Spring 2025 Session – application deadline 11/15/24

Candidate Requirements – attach a cover letter with the following information:

Area(s) of preference (News, Sports, Weather, etc.)
Available start and end dates
Available hours and days of the week
Secure housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern.

Job Description:

News Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, directors, studio operators, and news managers to experience nearly all aspects of television news creation.

You will receive hands-on experience with positions in the newsroom, including:

Assignment Desk – learn how news is gathered and assigned
Reporting – shadow reporters on interviews and during live shots
Photographer – shadow photographers as they film and edit news stories and coordinate live shots
Digital Media – learn about the strategic use of WMTW’s website and social media platforms
Producing – understand the process of creating a news broadcast from scratch and learn the basics of television news writing
Directing – observe the technical execution of newscasts including directing live shows and audio operation
Studio Camera Operator – learn camera shots, angles and lighting

Interns will also learn about departments outside of the newsroom, including Sales, Creative Services, and Engineering.

Final Candidates are subject to a background check as a condition of employment with WMTW-TV.

HTV Partnership Programs:

Hearst Television partners with a variety of outside organization to provide paid internships and fellowships for students of color. For example, through the Emma Bowen Foundation, minority applicants can apply for a paid summer fellowship with WMTW-TV. Interested parties can visit www.emmabowenfoundation.com to learn more and to apply.

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.