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Hearst Newspapers · 11 hours ago

WMTW 2026 Summer Internship

4 Ledgeview Drive, Westbrook, ME, 04092, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Hearst Newspapers is a prominent broadcasting company, and they are offering a summer internship opportunity at WMTW-TV. The internship allows participants to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of television news creation, working closely with industry professionals.

AdvertisingJournalismMarketingNewsSocial Media

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Broadcast industry knowledgeDigital media proficiencyTelevision news writingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

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

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

Company

Hearst Newspapers

Hearst Newspapers is the division in charge of Hearst's newspapers, local digital marketing service businesses, and directories.

Founded in 1887

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

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Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Carson S.

HR Business Partner

Laura Wilson

Director Major Account Partnerships

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