Become an Intern at WKMG-TV. Heres how

  • WKMG
  • Orlando, Florida
  • 10 days ago
  • Part Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Part Time

Job Description


The internship program at WKMG-TV News 6/ClickOrlando.com is designed to provide students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in various fields of communication by receiving hands-on experience in several departments.

Current opportunities for internships include:

News

The newsroom offers opportunities to learn the skills needed for: newscast writing and producing, video editing, news and sports reporting, special projects, social media and the assignment desk.

Digital

Coverage on our digital platforms is increasingly more and more important to reach audiences, no matter the department. This position works with the ClickOrlando.com digital team in the newsroom to develop skills in digital journalism, content creation, audience engagement on social media and more.

About the Program

The internship program is a paid program intended to augment the educational development of those studying for careers in broadcasting. The internship opportunities are structured with appropriate supervision, evaluation and feedback for students enrolled in institutions of higher learning.

All students considered for the internship program will need to meet certain academic standards and should be highly motivated to learn and make solid contributions to the television industry.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.

Enrolled in an accredited college or university and classified as at least a junior when the internship begins.

Major in a broadcast-related field (i.e. communications, journalism, broadcast production techniques, engineering or marketing).

Seeking course credits or their equivalent (such as masters thesis). Proof of course credit must be submitted prior to consideration.

Ability to work 20 hours per week.

Internships are offered during the spring, summer and fall semesters. Each semester runs approximately 10-12 weeks.

Interested candidates must send a resume with a cover letter stating the department of interest and the days and hours available for work. Also required is a letter from the Internship Coordinator/ Advisor or Dean of your college/university confirming that academic course credit is being received for the internship participation and the total number of hours required.

Fill out the internship application here and send along with the other required documents to Human Resources at ... .

Or send to:

Human Resource Administrator

4466 N John Young Parkway

Orlando, FL 32804

Upcoming

Summer semester (June 4-Aug. 8, 2025): Applications accepted until March 31.

Fall semester (2025): Dates TBD.

Any offer of employment is conditional on successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background/required reference checks and educational degree verification.

WKMG-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WKMG-TV will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Job Summary


Employment Type
Part Time

Benefit Insights


Health Insurance
Vacation Leave
401(k)
Holiday Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

WKMG

Job ID: 431085556

Originally Posted on: 5/31/2024