Unpaid Programming Intern

WFLA-TV/News Channel 8 offers year-round opportunity for students to apply classroom theory to practical experience. Our internship program allows students to experience firsthand the reality of working in the TV broadcasting industry.

Interns can test their creative talent, exercise their analytical skills and increase their understanding of broadcasting operations and trends.

Our internships offer meaningful educational and work experiences designed to meet the academic and career goals of the intern. Our management team will teach and encourage, but it’s up to the student to bring the enthusiasm to learn. Because internships at WFLA-TV News Channel 8 are designed for learning experiences only, they are unpaid.

Internship Details:

• Each internship is for 16 hours per week for up to 15 weeks
• Will be well supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience
• Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor

Requirements & Skills:

• Senior in their last year of concentrated study preferred
• Internship should be for school credit
• Be of advanced skill level due to complexity of projects
• A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn
• Previous internship experience a plus