About the role#
The WMUR Engineering and Production internship provides students with hands-on experience in a professional television station environment. You will work directly with technical staff to learn the daily operations of broadcast systems and production workflows. This paid internship is designed to offer exposure to various technical departments, with opportunities for additional training in your specific areas of interest after initial rotations.
What you'll do#
- Operate engineering and production equipment under the supervision of technical staff.
- Assist with floor directing, wireless camera operation, prompter use, and editing tasks.
- Support air operations within the master control room.
- Help with the installation, repair, and general upkeep of broadcast systems.
- Participate in IT support operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college program related to Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Computer Engineering, or Media Studies.
- Ability to include your expected graduation timeline in your application materials.
- Availability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule, which may include up to 24 hours of work per week.
Location & details#
- Location: Manchester, New Hampshire.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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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