About the role#
We are looking for a News Intern to join the team at WHAM for the Fall 2026 term. This role focuses on the ARC news concept, which emphasizes authentic, relevant, and community-focused storytelling. You will contribute to broadcast and digital news coverage while gaining practical experience in a professional newsroom environment.
What you'll do#
- Research, write, and produce news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Work alongside reporters, anchors, producers, and photographers in the newsroom and in the field.
- Pitch fresh story ideas to help shape news coverage.
- Learn to shoot video and frame visuals.
- Gain exposure to control room operations and live broadcast production.
What you'll need#
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or be a recent graduate.
- Be at least a sophomore at an accredited college or university.
- Be eligible to work in the United States.
- Have reliable transportation, as housing and relocation assistance are not provided.
- Preferred fields of study include Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Political Science, or Sociology.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, New York.
- Modality: On-site at WHAM.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Schedule: Approximately 15 hours per week for 10 weeks.
- Start date: Between August 24 and September 14, 2026.
- Compensation: $17.00 per hour.
About Sinclair Inc.
Sinclair Inc. is a media company that provides local news and sports content. It operates 177 television stations across 79 markets and owns the Tennis Channel. The firm manages several multicast networks including Comet and CHARGE. Based in Cockeysville, Maryland, the company employs over 5,000 people.
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