Intern

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Position/Title:
Intern

Details:

16WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for a News Intern who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. You will report to the News Director. Accuracy is job one! 

Responsibilities

Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewersWork with and guide reporters in story productionCoordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staffBoothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather eventsLive timing newscasts

Requirements

Professional or college producing experienceExperience working in a newsroomHave writing and copy-editing skillsCoordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneouslyExperience summarizing information into easy-to-understand componentsCreative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elementsHave and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standardsMust be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking newsRelated military experience will be consideredIn-person attendance is required

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Vacancy Type:
Part Time

Date Posted:
10/10/2025

Closing Date:
11/9/2025

City:
Jackson - 39209

State:
Mississippi

Contact:
Please visit careers.htv.hearst.com to apply. EOE

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