Hearst Television

WPBF is offering a Paid Internship in the Creative Services Department 

Summer 2024 Session:

Application Window: March 15, 2024 – April 30, 2024

Session: June 3, 2024 – August 9, 2024

In order to apply for an internship at WPBF, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern 

Interns will spend 10-12 weeks shadowing and gaining on-the-job experience. You will be working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

WPBF’s Creative Services Department is responsible for the branding and promotional development of the station. The intern will gain a general understanding of how a television Creative Services department runs. They will learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective topical promotion for WPBF.

Interns will learn to:

• Understand the fundamentals of writing and producing effective news topical promotion.
• Explore broadcast and digital marketing and learn the responsibilities of the Creative Services Department.
• Gain production experience on promotional and commercial shoots, both in-house and on location.
• Observe unlimited newscasts and editing sessions.
• Draft topical copy for WPBF, as well as other special news segments.
• Gain an understanding of WPBF’s commitment to the community through PSA production.
• Apply writing and communication skills in a professional environment.

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.