About the role#
This paid internship offers hands-on experience in a newsroom. You will work on real assignments to build your demo reel and develop skills through professional mentorship. This is a 10-week, full-time program running from May 31 to August 6, 2027. It is focused on hard-news journalism and meteorology.
What you'll do#
- Pitch and research news stories.
- Create content for streaming, digital, social, and TV platforms.
- Work alongside reporters, producers, anchors, and meteorologists in the newsroom and in the field.
- Participate in special projects that shape local coverage.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current college junior or senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- You should be studying journalism, communications, or a related field.
- We are looking for a clear interest in TV news producing, reporting, or meteorology.
- You need experience writing, editing, fact-checking, and using digital or social tools.
- You must be a strong communicator who meets deadlines.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role available at various TEGNA stations, including locations in Tysons, VA; Denver, CO; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; Seattle, WA; and Spokane, WA.
- The internship is paid. Rates vary by location, starting at $15.00 per hour, with specific rates in Denver ($19.84), Sacramento ($17.40), San Diego ($17.75), Seattle ($21.30), and Spokane ($17.13).
About TEGNA
TEGNA is a broadcast media company based in Tysons, Virginia. It operates 64 television stations across 51 markets in the United States. The company reaches over 100 million people each month through mobile apps, web platforms, streaming services, and linear television. It maintains ownership of multicast networks such as Quest, Twist, and True Crime Network. The organization employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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