Television News Photographer Internship

• Assist news photographers and reporters in capturing video for daily newscasts, breaking news, special reports, and feature stories.
• Learn to operate professional broadcast cameras, audio equipment, lighting, and other field production gear.
• Gain hands-on experience shooting and editing video for television and digital platforms.
• Accompany experienced photographers and reporters on news assignments and assist with field production.
• Learn techniques for visual storytelling, including composition, lighting, sequencing, and natural sound.
• Assist with setting up live shots, interviews, and other on-location productions.
• Work with newsroom staff to understand how video supports accurate, compelling news coverage.
• Help organize and maintain camera equipment and video files.
• Participate in newsroom meetings, training opportunities, and collaborative projects.
• Follow WINK News editorial standards, safety procedures, and professional journalism practices.

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program in journalism, communications, broadcasting, film, video production, or a related field.
• Strong interest in television news, photography, and visual storytelling.
• Basic familiarity with video cameras and editing software, or a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to take direction, accept feedback, and develop new skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced newsroom and changing assignments.

• Coursework or hands-on experience in video production, photography, broadcast journalism, or related areas.
• Experience producing video content for student media, school projects, social media, or personal portfolios.
• Interest in learning about live television production and breaking news coverage.
• Basic understanding of camera composition, lighting, and audio recording.

• Hands-on experience in a professional television newsroom.
• Training and mentorship from experienced news photographers and journalists.
• Opportunities to develop camera operation, video editing, and visual storytelling skills.
• Exposure to breaking news, daily news coverage, live broadcasts, and special projects.
• Experience working collaboratively with reporters, producers, anchors, and newsroom leadership.
• Opportunities to build a professional video portfolio and develop skills for a future career in broadcast journalism.
• A better understanding of newsroom operations, editorial decision-making, and television news production.

• Ability to lift and carry camera equipment and production gear up to 40–50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work for extended periods in studio and field environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
• Ability to travel to field assignments with newsroom staff.

Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.