About the role#
WLEX-TV, an NBC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, offers a Summer Production Internship for individuals interested in the technical side of television. This role provides hands-on experience in a live studio environment, allowing interns to work alongside professionals to develop broadcast production skills.
What you'll do#
- Gain exposure to the broadcast television industry through daily assignments.
- Learn directing and technical directing operations in a live studio environment.
- Assist with studio production duties including camera operation, audio, lighting, and graphics.
- Support the production team with newscast preparation and execution.
- Perform assigned duties as related to the internship.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong desire to learn about the broadcast industry.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to follow directions.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- 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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