WBAL-TV Summer Internship

About the role#

WBAL-TV offers a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide students with a hands-on professional learning experience. The program is administered through a combination of group video conferences and individual in-person shadowing. Interns report directly to the Public Affairs Director.

What you'll do#

• Participate in professional learning activities tailored to broadcast media.
• Engage in group video conferences for training and development.
• Shadow industry professionals in an in-person setting.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment as a junior, senior, or graduate student in Communications or Journalism.
• Classroom experience in broadcast journalism and familiarity with a television newsroom.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting abilities, and attention to detail.
• A professional attitude with the ability to demonstrate good judgment and resourcefulness.

Location & details#

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland.
• Modality: On-site attendance is required.
• Term: Summer 2026 (May 21, 2026, to August 13, 2026).
• Compensation: $20.00 per hour.
• Benefits: One hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked.