Summer News Intern - Charleston, SC, United States - Sinclair Broadcast Group

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    Join our dynamic and fast-paced news team We are a leading media organization committed to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging news content to our diverse audience.

    As an intern in our news department, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside seasoned journalists and gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of news reporting.


    Internship Overview:

    Are you a news enthusiast with a passion for storytelling and a keen interest in staying up-to-date with current events? As a News Department Intern, you will have the chance to contribute to the creation of compelling news stories, assist in research, conduct interviews, and witness the behind-the-scenes workings of a newsroom.

    This is an unpaid internship.

    If you excel in an active, fast-moving environment and have the drive to learn the many different areas of News production, this position is perfect for you
    You will work with reporters, anchors, producers, editors, and photographers, in-house and out in the field
    You will receive training on various topics including how to produce a news segment from the control room, how to research and pitch a great story, how to operate camera equipment, what shots matter, and more
    Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or be considered a recent graduate
    Must be at least in your sophomore year of an accredited college/university
    Willing to work approximately 15 hours a week for 10 weeks, beginning in late May/early June of 2024
    There may be a variety in hours due to our news programming schedules
    Hands-on experience in news reporting and journalism
    Networking opportunities with seasoned professionals in the industry
    Portfolio building with published work
    We look forward to welcoming a dynamic and talented individual to our news team.


    Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country.

    In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet.

    Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR.

    Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees.

    We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team

    We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people


    Here is a glimpse:
    great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.