Wavy Unpaid Broadcast Engineering Intern, Spring 2026

WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX43

Portsmouth, VA, United States
Onsite
Maintain broadcast systems
Troubleshoot tvu live packs
Live broadcast technologies
Work closely with IT and engineering staff to maintain broadcast systems, identify problems, and assist in resolving them rapidly to maintain the highest levels of transmission reliability for the station

Job Summary

  • Work closely with IT and engineering staff to maintain broadcast systems, identify problems, and assist in resolving them rapidly to maintain the highest levels of transmission reliability for the station.
  • Participate in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new services and software, and troubleshoot TVU live packs and live capabilities.
  • Gain an understanding of the inner workings of a local newsroom and how all departments in a TV station work to support each other.

Matching Summary

Work closely with IT and engineering staff to maintain broadcast systems, identify problems, and assist in resolving them rapidly to maintain the highest levels of transmission reliability for the station.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • maintain broadcast systems
  • troubleshoot TVU live packs
  • live broadcast technologies
  • complex broadcast systems operation

Nice-to-have

  • willingness to learn newsroom
  • interdepartmental support understanding

Key Requirements

  • Enrolled in a college degree granting program
  • Proof of enrollment in an internship course
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday

Work Rights

Not specified

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