WPEC News has two opening for Fall 2023 News Interns! The selected interns will have the opportunity to gain real-world newsroom experience and learn how the News is produced from start to finish through observational learning and hands-on training. If you are studying journalism, mass communications, communications, or a related field and want to experience the world of news firsthand, then this is the place to learn! This paid internship opportunity is located in West Palm Beach, FL.
What to Expect
- No day is the same. If you excel in an active, fast-moving environment and have the drive to learn the many different areas of News production, this position is perfect for you.
- You will work with reporters, anchors, producers, editors, and photographers, in-house and out in the field.
- You will receive training on various topics including how to produce a news segment from the control room, how to research and pitch a great story, how to operate camera equipment, what shots matter, and more.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be attending an accredited college or university or is a recent college graduate
- Willing to work approximately 15 hours a week for 10 weeks, beginning in September 2023 **There may be a variety in hours due to our news programming schedules**
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to work from our West Palm Beach, FL location.
Include your resume and links to any journalism/ communications/ production work you’ve done… campus media counts!
Apply Here.
Internship areas at Sinclair news organizations generally include:
- General News
- Digital News
- Sports
- GMW Lifestyle
- Sales
- Production/Studio Operations (especially for students who seek to be Newscast Directors, Video News Photographers, Video Editors, etc.)
- Weather
About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We’re at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
Check out the Sinclair Careers Site for more opportunities.