Wavy Unpaid Sports Intern, Summer Semester 2026

Tribune-Star

Portsmouth, VA, US
Unpyid / for-credit only
Onsite
Completed journalism and tv production courses
Working knowledge of avid or final cut pro
Enrolled in college degree-granting program
WAVY-TV is seeking an unpaid Sports Intern for the Summer Semester 2026, who will gain hands-on experience in a newsroom environment, including writing, shooting, and editing sports reports. The ideal candidate should be enrolled in a college program related to journalism or TV production and possess relevant skills in video editing

Job Summary

  • The intern will learn the inner workings of a newsroom and Sports Department by writing, shooting, and editing sports reports.
  • This unpaid position requires candidates to be currently enrolled in a college degree program with proof of an internship course.
  • Successful candidates must demonstrate a willingness to work a varying schedule from Sunday through Saturday on-site.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

WAVY-TV is seeking an unpaid Sports Intern for the Summer Semester 2026, who will gain hands-on experience in a newsroom environment, including writing, shooting, and editing sports reports. The ideal candidate should be enrolled in a college program related to journalism or TV production and possess relevant skills in video editing.

Salary

Unpaid / For-credit only

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Completed journalism and TV Production courses
  • Working knowledge of AVID or Final Cut Pro
  • Enrolled in college degree-granting program
  • Proof of enrollment in internship course required
  • Willingness to work varying schedule Sunday-Saturday

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with sports and newswriting software
  • Passion for news and sports fields
  • Understanding of journalistic integrity
  • Adobe Creative Suites experience preferred

Key Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in a college degree-granting program
  • Must provide proof of enrollment in an internship course
  • Completion of journalism and TV Production courses required

Work Rights

Not specified

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