Intern

Internship Areas include:

• Sales / Marketing (Account Executive, Sales Administration, Digital Sales)

• Human Resource

• News (Producer, Reporter, Photographer, Editor)

• Digital Media (Writing for web and social media)

• Meteorology

• Sports (Producer, Photographer, Reporter)

• Production (Newscast Director, Audio/Camera operator)

• Promotions / Graphics (Commercial Producer, Video Editing)

Internship Details:

• Internship schedules will be based on requirements from college or university

• Interns will be well-supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience

• The internship for semester credit will start in September for fall, January for spring, and May for summer. Duration of internship can be between 12-15 weeks. 

• Internship is unpaid.

• Intern is responsible for their own transportation.

Requirements & Skill:

• Entering juniors and seniors studying broadcast journalism, video production, marketing, human resource, or other communication degrees

• Internships must be for school credit

• Provide a cover letter that includes: the type of internship/position/department you seek, the semester you’re applying for, what job you are hoping to be hired for after graduation, why are you interested in WIAT-TV / Alabama's 42, and why should we choose you as our intern.

• Provide a letter from Professor/Advisor certifying intern is a junior or senior and will receive academic credit for participating. Email letter to internship@alabamas42.com.

• A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn

• Abide by all safety rules and procedures of the company

• Willing to work mornings, evenings and/ or weekends. We will be respectful of your college course schedule.