About the role#
WTMJ is seeking a News Intern to join the team for the summer of 2026. This part-time, on-site position provides hands-on experience in broadcast journalism and insight into how news is delivered to the community.
What you'll do#
- Gain exposure to the broadcast news industry through daily assignments.
- Perform duties related to news production and content creation.
- Develop skills in newsroom operations and storytelling.
- Support the news team with various projects and initiatives.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong desire to learn about the broadcast news industry.
- Ability to work effectively with a team.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Preferred majors include Journalism, Communications, or Media Studies.
Location & details#
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- This is an unpaid internship.
About The E.W. Scripps Company
The E.W. Scripps Company operates as a diversified media business based in Cincinnati. It manages over 60 local television stations across more than 40 markets. The company also produces national news and entertainment content through brands like Scripps News, ION, and Bounce. It maintains the largest broadcast spectrum holdings in the United States and oversees the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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