Wavy Unpaid Newsroom Intern, Summer 2026

WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX43

Portsmouth, VA, United States
Unpyid / for-credit position only
Onsite
Enrolled in college degree granting program
Proof of enrollment in internship course required
Willingness to learn newsroom inner workings
WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 is seeking a dynamic unpaid newsroom intern for the Summer 2026 semester, focusing on various newsroom tasks, including assisting producers and working with editors and reporters. The ideal candidate should have completed journalism courses, possess a passion for the field, and demonstrate a willingness to learn about the inner workings of a local newsroom

Job Summary

  • This unpaid summer 2026 internship offers hands-on experience working the assignment desk and assisting producers with newscast preparation.
  • The successful candidate must be currently enrolled in a college degree-granting program and provide proof of enrollment in an internship course.
  • The role requires flexibility to work a varying schedule from Sunday through Saturday while collaborating with photographers, reporters, and editors.

Matching Summary

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WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 is seeking a dynamic unpaid newsroom intern for the Summer 2026 semester, focusing on various newsroom tasks, including assisting producers and working with editors and reporters. The ideal candidate should have completed journalism courses, possess a passion for the field, and demonstrate a willingness to learn about the inner workings of a local newsroom.

Salary

Unpaid / For-credit position only

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enrolled in college degree granting program
  • Proof of enrollment in internship course required
  • Willingness to learn newsroom inner workings
  • Understanding of journalistic integrity
  • Ability to work varying schedule Sunday through Saturday

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with newswriting software
  • Experience shooting video for news
  • Working knowledge of video editing software
  • Completed journalism courses
  • Passion for the field

Key Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in a college degree granting program
  • Required to show proof of internship course enrollment
  • Completion of journalism courses preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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