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Investigative News Intern

Sinclair Inc.
Portland, ME Intern
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
WGME / WPFO has a great opportunity for you! We are looking for an investigative news intern. Qualified candidates should be pursuing a journalism/communications/media degree or have an interest in working in a broadcast newsroom. We are looking for highly motivated, dedicated students who are looking to get the most out of their internship experience.

Qualified candidates will have:

  • Completed or be in their junior or senior year of college at a four-year accredited college or university
  • We are looking for highly motivated, dedicated students who are looking to get the most out of their internship experience
  • Qualified candidates must be eligible to receive college credit to participate in this internship, and be at least 18 years of age
  • This internship is unpaid
  • You must be eligible to receive college credit to participate in this internship and be at least 18 years of age.
  • Credit Verification forms will be provided

What You'll Gain:

  • Hands-on experience in news reporting and investigative journalism
  • Learn to develop and maintain sources
  • Improve your writing skills
  • Knowledge of how to source and visualize data
  • Submit public records requests
  • Networking opportunities with seasoned professionals in the industry
  • Portfolio building
  • Mentoring and guidance from experienced journalists

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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