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Fall NYSBA Intern

CompanySinclair Broadcast Group
LocationCity of Rochester
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic newsroom environment. This role is designed for students eager to learn and prepare for a career in news.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
5190
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net. ------------- At Sinclair, we believe in Enriching Local Lives. Enriching Local Lives is more than a message - it's our renewed articulation of our purpose and the impact we aim to have across the communities we serve. Local news is at the heart of Sinclair. Our focus is to enrich the lives of the local communities we serve by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences. Our commitment is to track the truth, providing context and perspective in our reporting, and serving our communities with valuable and, at times, life-saving information. We value our viewers and our journalists who work hard each day to serve the communities in which they live. Our stations have been honored with more than 3,000 awards for their work over the last 6 years, including 200+ Edward R. Murrow Awards and 500+ Emmy Awards. Outside of News, our content strategy is driven by AMP Media, the company’s overarching content brand, blends industry-leading programming and storytelling with cutting-edge technology and creativity. AMP Media is the umbrella for Sinclair’s original content, including video podcasts and social verticals—merging journalism, technology, and creativity to inform, inspire, and engage audiences nationwide. In 2025, we launched AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions, a unified sales force designed to scale with clients' needs
About the Role

WHAM has a great opportunity for you! We are looking for interns. Qualified candidates should also be planning and preparing for a job in news. We are looking for highly motivated, dedicated students who are looking to get the most out of their internship experience. You must be eligible to receive college credit to participate in this internship, and be at least 18 years of age. 

Are you a college student passionate about a career in news? WHAM is offering an exciting internship opportunity for students eager to gain hands-on experience in the news industry.

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Currently enrolled as a college student
  • Journalism, Communications, or a related degree preferred

  • Interested in pursuing a career in news

     

We are looking for highly motivated, dedicated students who are ready to immerse themselves in a dynamic newsroom environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and take the next step toward a successful career in news.

If you're driven, eager to learn, and excited about the world of news, we want to hear from you!

The base hourly compensation for this role is $17.00 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan. 

 

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 


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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
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.
Key Skills
JournalismCommunicationsNewsMotivationDedicationTeamworkAdaptabilityLearning
Categories
Creative & MediaEducation
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanFlexible Spending AccountsSick LeaveVacation TimePersonal TimeParental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase Plan