Broadcast Engineering Internship

WHNT/WHDF

Huntsville, AL, US
Unpyid / for-credit
On-site
Maintain broadcast systems
Troubleshoot live broadcast technologies
Work closely with it and engineering staff
WHNT/WHDF is offering an unpaid Broadcast Engineering Internship for the Summer 2026 semester, aimed at students studying communications, engineering, or related fields. The position involves hands-on experience in maintaining broadcast systems and troubleshooting live broadcast technologies, requiring 12-16 hours of on-site work per week

Job Summary

  • WHNT 19 / WHDF CW15 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 (Starlink 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

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WHNT/WHDF is offering an unpaid Broadcast Engineering Internship for the Summer 2026 semester, aimed at students studying communications, engineering, or related fields. The position involves hands-on experience in maintaining broadcast systems and troubleshooting live broadcast technologies, requiring 12-16 hours of on-site work per week.

Salary

UNPAID / FOR-CREDIT

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • maintain broadcast systems
  • troubleshoot live broadcast technologies
  • work closely with IT and engineering staff
  • install and test new services

Nice-to-have

  • willingness to learn newsroom operations
  • interest in complex broadcast systems

Key Requirements

  • enrolled in a college degree granting program
  • proof of enrollment in an internship course
  • 12-16 hours per week on site
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday

Work Rights

Not specified

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