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WINK News Internship Outline: News Production & Archive Digitization Internship
WINK News
Fort Myers, FL
Broadcast/Television
Company Information
The WINK News Production Internship provides college students with hands-on experience inside a professional television newsroom while contributing to a critical archival preservation project. The primary focus of this internship is the digitization, logging, and cataloging of historical news footage and media assets from a recently acquired television station. Interns will assist the newsroom in preserving decades of local journalism by converting legacy formats into searchable digital assets. In addition to archive work, interns will gain limited exposure to newsroom production workflows including editing, content management systems, and daily news operations.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Film, Media Studies, or similar field
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
- Interest in television news, storytelling, or media preservation
- Basic familiarity with video editing software is helpful but not required
- Ability to work independently and manage structured tasks
- Able to work part-time hours
Duties
- Assist in the digitization and preservation of legacy news footage.
- Create detailed logs and metadata to make footage searchable.
- Develop an understanding of television news production workflows.
- Gain experience with editing software and digital asset systems.
- Build real-world experience relevant to broadcast and digital media careers.
How to Apply
Apply with external link.-Submit a resume
-Submit a cover letter
-Optional: writing sample or media work
