Fall News Intern

WTAE-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA is recruiting college students for our 12-week paid internship program, which provides a hands-on professional learning experience, with an emphasis on exploring all facets of the Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 newsroom. Students will get experience in TV producing, reporting, news gathering and all-platform news writing and editing.The Pittsburgh’s Action News team brings live updates from all of Pittsburgh’s communities, in-depth coverage of issues that matter most to viewers, and works to take action for viewers and hold public officials terns are introduced to every aspect of news operation, including but not limited to; news producing, digital content creation, assignment desk operations, news photography, news editing, and broadcast production. Interns work closely with assignment desk editors and producers with the goal of newsgathering, producing, writing, and presenting news content.QualificationsAmbitious, reliable, and enthusiastic college students should have some classroom experience in broadcast journalism, and preferably some knowledge of a television newsroom. Students should have demonstrated an interest in news in either classwork or student organization participation. Other skills necessary…Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentDesire to learn new skills and how a newscast comes together from the ground upStrong critical thinking and troubleshooting skillsAbility to demonstrate good judgment, resourcefulness, confidencePossess a positive, professional attitudePossess the ability to pay close attention to detailWillingness to work different times of dayFall 2026 Internship Program DatesApplication Deadline: July 10, 2026Session: August 31 - November 20, 2026Weekly Workload: 16-24 hours each weekValues in ActionAt Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Created: 2026-04-03