What are the responsibilities and job description for the WBAL-TV Summer Internship position at WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore?
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. Hourly rate is $20.00. This position reports to the Public Affairs Director.
Qualifications:
Summer 2025 Session
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:
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
As an intern, you will have access to the following benefits:
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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. Hourly rate is $20.00. 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.
Summer 2025 Session
- Application Deadline: April 03, 2026
- Session: May 21, 2026 to August 13, 2026
- Dates are subject to change
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:
- Department preference
- Available start and end dates
- Days and hours available to intern
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
As an intern, you will have access to the following benefits:
- Paid Time Off – One hour of sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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