About the role#
WGAL offers paid internships within the News department for the Fall 2026 term. This program provides hands-on experience across various areas including news production, sports, and meteorology. Interns work approximately 16 hours per week, with schedules determined by academic requirements and mutual availability.
What you'll do#
- Assist team members with news gathering and research.
- Write and format broadcast scripts.
- Contribute content to digital platforms, including the website and social media.
- Analyze weather charts and models for those in the weather department.
- Prepare daily sportscasts and research team statistics for the sports department.
- Practice story development and content creation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Journalism, Communications, or Media Studies program.
- A cover letter must be included with your application. Please specify your department preference, objectives, and availability.
- Weather department candidates must be enrolled in a meteorology curriculum or a closely related program.
- Sports interns should have a working knowledge of local and national sports scenes.
Location & details#
- Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Fall 2026.
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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