Job Description

Job Description

WBAL-TV 11, the NBC affiliate, in Baltimore, MD., recruits students for a 12-week paid internship program, which provides a hands-on professional learning experience. The WBAL-TV Internship Program is administered through group video conferences and individual in-person shadowing experiences. This position reports to the Public Affairs Director.

Qualifications :

• Ambitious, creative and energetic students should have some classroom experience in broadcast journalism, and preferably some knowledge of a television newsroom.
• Excellent communication, organizational and writing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, resourcefulness, confidence.
• Possess a positive, professional attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Possess the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• In-person attendance is required.

Internship Program Dates

Fall 2024 Session

• Application Deadline: August 16, 2024
• Session: Sept 9, 2024 to Nov 27, 2024

*Dates are subject to change

Hiring decisions are made within one month of the application deadline.

Students must have junior, senior or graduate studies level status to apply. Applicants should provide a resume and a cover letter with the application. The cover letter should include:

• Preferred semester (i.e. spring, summer or fall)
• Department preference
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

Job Tags

Summer work, Internship,

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