WAVY Unpaid Newsroom Intern, Spring 2027

Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States; on site with no telecommuting

Company

hirify.global operates WAVY-TV 10 and WVBT FOX43, local television news stations.

What you will do

• Work at the assignment desk and assist producers with writing and preparing newscasts.
• Work with editors to prepare newscasts and final on-air stories.
• Collaborate with photographers and reporters in the newsroom and in the field.
• Shoot and edit video for news stories.
• Learn how departments across a local television station support newsroom operations.

Requirements

• Completed journalism courses and an understanding of journalistic integrity.
• Must be enrolled in a college degree-granting program before the internship begins.
• Must provide proof of enrollment in an internship course within the degree program.
• Passion for journalism and willingness to learn local newsroom operations.
• Must be available on site for 12–15 hours per week, with a varying schedule Sunday through Saturday.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with newswriting software.
• Experience shooting video for news.
• Working knowledge of video editing software.

Culture & Benefits

• Unpaid, for-credit internship for the Spring 2027 semester only.
• Work schedule and hours are arranged with the supervisor.
• Practical experience in a local broadcast newsroom and television station.