About the role#
WGAL-TV offers paid, on-site internships for the Fall 2026 term. Interns spend 10-12 weeks gaining experience across the newsroom, sports, or weather departments. Schedules are based on mutual availability and academic requirements, typically consisting of 16 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Assist team members in gathering news and information.
- Research and write content for WGAL digital platforms.
- Write scripts for broadcast and daily sportscasts.
- Analyze weather charts and models.
- Relay important information between the newsroom and other departments.
- Prepare daily forecasts and produce weather graphics.
- Pitch story ideas and research team or player statistics.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Communications, Journalism, or Media Studies program.
- For the Weather department, you must be enrolled in a meteorology curriculum or a closely related program.
- A strong interest in local and national sports scenes.
- Knowledge of team and player statistics.
- Effective communication skills.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
About Hearst Television
Hearst Television operates 35 television stations and two radio stations across the United States. Based in New York, the company reaches 21 million households and maintains web and mobile platforms with 25 million monthly unique visitors. It functions as a privately held organization with over 4,000 employees. The company focuses on news, sales, marketing, engineering, and production.
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