As a part of our commitment to community service and educational enrichment, ABC 7/WJLA 24/7 News is offering a limited number of highly-sought unpaid internships, aimed at providing a springboard for college students interested in developing careers in broadcast and/or cable television. These internships are offered to selected participants currently enrolled institutions of higher learning. Student interns will experience all phases of a major market television station's day-to-day operations as a supplement to their academic curriculum.

Internship areas include:

Desk/Digital News  Production  Promotions GMW Lifestyle  Sports

Eligibility/Qualifications:

Current or upcoming junior or senior registered in a four-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university. First year graduate students welcome to apply.  Students entering their second year in a two-year junior or community college program may also be considered Applicants should possess declared majors in journalism, meteorology, communication, or some similar related area Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

General qualifications:

A current college student who boasts a strong academic record Able to receive college credit for this internship A responsible professional who has prior internship and/or work experience A candidate with a terrific attitude who can work well with a team as well as independently A creative self-starter who can communicate effectively and work well under constant deadline Willing to work mornings, nights and/ or weekends to support our newscasts varying hours: We will do our best to work with your schedule If interested in working with Good Morning Washington: In addition to general requirements, must be able to work early mornings

You must submit the following:

Resume

Deadline for Submitting Applications: December 6, 2024

This internship will be unpaid. The applicant must receive academic credit for the internship experience. 

Internship/HR Coordinator and Contact information:

       Adini Parikh, Human Resources Coordinator

       Email: aparikh@sbgtv.com

       Office Phone: 703-236-9216

*Incomplete submissions will not be considered!

Internship Stipend: No stipend

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.