About the role#
This summer internship at WLEX in Lexington, Kentucky, offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the broadcast sports journalism industry. Interns will work alongside the sports team to cover local athletics and develop professional skills in a high-energy sports market.
What you'll do#
- Gain exposure to the broadcast sports journalism industry.
- Create content for LEX18's broadcast and digital platforms.
- Perform duties as assigned to support the sports department.
- Develop professional skills based on the specific areas of support.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A strong desire to learn more about the sports journalism industry.
- The ability to work effectively within a team.
- The ability to follow directions.
- Current enrollment in a Journalism or Communications program is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time 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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