About the role#
WSET News is offering a news internship for the Fall 2026 term. This role provides hands-on training and observational learning for students or recent graduates interested in broadcast media. You will see how a newsroom operates from start to finish.
What you'll do#
- Gain real-world newsroom experience.
- Work alongside reporters, anchors, producers, editors, and photographers in the studio and in the field.
- Research and pitch story ideas.
- Operate camera equipment.
- Receive training on how to produce news segments from the control room.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at an accredited college or university, or status as a recent graduate.
- Ability to work approximately 15 hours per week for a 10-week period.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Reliable transportation.
- Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, English, or a related field.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Lynchburg, Virginia.
- The internship is on-site.
- This is an unpaid internship.
- Hours may vary based on news programming schedules.
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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