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WINK News Internship Outline: Multi-Role Broadcast Journalism Internship

WINK News
Fort Myers, FL

Broadcast/Television
  • internship

Company Information

The WINK News Internship Program offers college students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in critical roles within a television news station. Over the course of the internship, the student will rotate through four key positions: Reporter, Producer, Digital Producer, and Video Editor. By the end of the internship, the student will apply what they’ve learned in each role to produce a comprehensive final project, demonstrating their skills in reporting, producing, editing, and newsroom coordination.

Qualifications

  • Enrollment in a related degree program (Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Film, or similar).
  • Strong interest in television news and broadcasting.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills.
  • Prior experience with media production or video editing (preferred but not required).
  • Able to work part-time hours

Duties

  • Rotate through key newsroom roles to gain a broad understanding of television news production.
  • Work independently to create a final project that incorporates elements of each internship role (Reporter, Producer, Digital, and Video Editing).
  • Enhance communication, technical, and organizational skills while understanding how a newsroom operates as a cohesive unit.
  • Prepare for a career in broadcast journalism by gaining a well-rounded skill set and practical experience.

How to Apply

Apply with external link. Submit a resume, cover letter, and a sample of writing or video work (if applicable).

Application Deadline

June 17th, 2026

https://fortmyersbroadcastingco.applytojob.com/apply/Yc3C6sA7AR/WINK-Newsroom-Internship-Summer

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