Apply by April 15th!
The WESH 2/ CW18 News Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will develop news writing, producing, reporting, and digital media skills while learning from award-winning staff at WESH 2 News. Additional opportunities are available in the behind-the-scenes areas of production/studio operations, weather and marketing/promotions. Your internship will prepare you for work in a real newsroom, giving you opportunities in nearly every aspect of news production.
College Internship Program Dates
- Spring 2023 Session
- Application Deadline: January 15, 2023
- Session: Feb. 6– April 28, 2023
- Summer 2023 Session
- Application Deadline: April 15, 2023
- Session: May 5 – Aug. 4, 2023
- Fall 2023 Session
- Application Deadline: August 20, 2023
- Session: Sept. 19 – Dec. 9, 2023
*Dates are subject to change
WESH 2/CW18 offers paid internships in the departments below. In order to apply for an internship at WESH 2/CW18, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:
- Semester i.e. Spring, Summer, or Fall (if applicable)
- Department preference
- Available start and end dates
- Days and hours available to intern
Available Internships:
- Newsroom: Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, and news managers to learn skills in nearly all aspects of television news production. Examples include on-scene reporting, producing, video editing, research, and working at the assignment desk.
- Production/Studio Operations: Interns will learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts. Behind-the-scenes training will include learning robotic cameras, floor directing, lighting and show set-ups. Interns are required to be comfortable with height, able to lift light equipment, and work non-traditional hours.
- Digital: Interns will learn how newsrooms publish content to digital platforms, analyze real-time online metrics and more. Interns will get the opportunity to research, write, and publish stories for WESH.com.
- Weather: Interns must have working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study. You will work with our team of meteorologists to learn the skills necessary in creating and delivering forecast information for a television and online audience.
- Marketing/Promotions: Interns with an interest in marketing, advertising, promotion, or production will be given hands-on experience in these areas