Sports Journalism Intern (in-person) Summer 2026

WKRG TV

Mobile, AL, United States
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Multi-platform content distribution
Live daily sports talk television show production
Guest booking and video editing
** WKRG TV is offering a Summer 2026 Sports Journalism Internship in Mobile, AL, focusing on hands-on experience in sports journalism, particularly high school sports coverage. The internship is unpaid and highly selective, with priority given to students seeking academic credit. **

Job Summary

  • You will learn so much by observing AND DOING, participating in coverage of prep athletics and multi-platform distribution of content about high school sports.
  • You will participate in the production of a live, daily, nationally-syndicated sports talk television show, “Southeast Sports+”, assisting with booking guests, editing video, screening callers, and gathering information.
  • Your internship experience could significantly strengthen you as a candidate for full-time positions upon graduation, and you will develop contacts in the industry to facilitate mentoring and career connections.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** WKRG TV is offering a Summer 2026 Sports Journalism Internship in Mobile, AL, focusing on hands-on experience in sports journalism, particularly high school sports coverage. The internship is unpaid and highly selective, with priority given to students seeking academic credit. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • multi-platform content distribution
  • live daily sports talk television show production
  • guest booking and video editing
  • gathering information
  • screening callers

Nice-to-have

  • strong writing skills
  • highly organized
  • highly self-motivated
  • zero call reluctance
  • approach anxiety

Key Requirements

  • Students who must earn academic credit
  • basic working understanding of AP style
  • familiarity with timeline-based software editing program
  • ability to capture video, natural sound, and interviews

Work Rights

Not specified

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