Wavy Unpaid Broadcast Engineering Intern, Spring 2026

WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX43

Portsmouth, VA, United States
Unpyid / for-credit
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Maintain broadcast systems
Troubleshoot live packs
Work closely with it and engineering staff
** WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 is seeking an unpaid Broadcast Engineering Intern for the Spring 2026 semester. The ideal candidate will assist the engineering team in maintaining broadcast systems and troubleshooting related technologies, requiring enrollment in a college program related to communications or engineering. **

Job Summary

  • WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX43 is searching for a dynamic BROADCAST ENGINEERING INTERN who wants to work closely with IT and engineering staff to maintain broadcast systems.
  • Participate in installation, testing, commissioning of new services and software: troubleshoot TVU live packs and live capabilities (ENG and SAT trucks).
  • The successful candidate must have a willingness to learn the inner workings of a local newsroom and how all departments in a TV station work to support each other.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 is seeking an unpaid Broadcast Engineering Intern for the Spring 2026 semester. The ideal candidate will assist the engineering team in maintaining broadcast systems and troubleshooting related technologies, requiring enrollment in a college program related to communications or engineering. **

Salary

UNPAID / FOR-CREDIT

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • maintain broadcast systems
  • troubleshoot live packs
  • work closely with IT and engineering staff

Nice-to-have

  • interest in design, construction, and operation of complex broadcast systems
  • willingness to learn inner workings of a newsroom

Key Requirements

  • enrolled in a college degree granting program
  • proof of enrollment in an internship course
  • 12-15 hours per week on site
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday

Work Rights

Not specified

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