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The Hearst Corporation

Sports Intern

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A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.

$68,475 / year median in Massachusetts

-15% projected decline

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Job Description

WCVB delivers breaking news to Boston-area audiences 24 hours a day across our television newscasts and digital platforms. As an intern, you will gain firsthand experience inside a fast-paced newsroom, learning how stories are developed, produced, and delivered across multiple platforms. You will be expected to actively contribute to daily operations while building a strong foundation in broadcast journalism. In this role, you will gain experience in the following parts of the sports department: Coordinate with local schools, coaches, and athletic departments Help gather game information, scores, and story ideas Identify/recommend highlights for sports anchors, reporters, and photographers/editors Create and publish content for digital and television platforms Work alongside experienced sports journalists in a fast-paced newsroom This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in sports broadcasting while building your editing, producing, and storytelling skills. Application Requirements Please upload with your application attachments: Resume and Cover Letter in PDF format (do not submit a Word doc). A Letter of Recommendation from a professor specifically for the WCVB Internship Program. Creative Works/Writing Samples, relevant to your areas of interest. Intern applications are limited to one submission based on area of interest.
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$20/hour Values in Action 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.