WATE-TV
Company Name
WATE-TV
Website:
https://www.wate.com/about/internships-at-wate-6-on-your-side/
Description of Opportunity
Here is a copy of the intern listing from the jobs section of WATE’s website.
Depending upon the number of applicants, we are shooting for 5 interns in news, 2 for sports and 1 with our digital/online team.
Also, here are links.
For news/sports: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/TN-Knoxville/Unpaid-Intern-News_REQ-19696
For digital: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/TN-Knoxville/Intern-Digital-News–Upaid_REQ-19681
Students can also go to wate.com and look under the “Jobs” tab and select “Intern at WATE”.
WATE-TV is currently accepting News Internship applications for the 2022 fall semester. College students can apply for internships in News, Sports or Weather. Internships for this semester are unpaid. Interns must be receiving college credit.
WATE News internships are designed for aspiring broadcast journalists seeking hands-on experience in a local newsroom. Interns will potentially work with reporters, photojournalists, and producers.
WATE Sports internships are designed for aspiring sports reporters. Interns will work side-by-side with the WATE sports team. Potential internship opportunities include shadowing in the field, at games and at press conferences.
Internship Details:
Internship schedules will be based on requirements from college or university
Interns will be well-supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience
Upon completion of the internship, students will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor
Requirements & Skill:
Juniors and seniors studying broadcast journalism, video production, or other communication degrees
Internships must 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
Work Mode
On site
Semesters or Time Period Available
Fall
Contact
Joe Creed
Assistant News Director
jcreed@wate.com
865 633-6940