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News Intern (Spring 2027)

CompanySinclair Broadcast Group
LocationSteubenville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with all levels of news production, including producing, directing, and shooting news content. They will report to producers, directors, or photographers to learn the end-to-end broadcasting process.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
5172
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

WTOV in Steubenville, Ohio is offering an exciting opportunity for a Spring 2027 internship! We’re seeking an enthusiastic intern to join our WTOV News team. This is an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of broadcasting. 

Please note, this is an unpaid internship.
 

Qualified candidates will have:

  • Be enrolled at a four-year accredited college or university
  • Qualified candidates should also be planning and preparing for a job in broadcast or digital media
  • We are looking for highly motivated, dedicated students who are looking to get the most out of their internship experience
  • Qualified candidates should be receiving college credit to participate in this internship, and be at least 18 years of age (credit verification forms will be provided)

 

What the intern will do:

  • Assist with all levels of WTOV's production; including producing, directing, and shooting news.
  • Answer to the show’s producer, director, or photographer depending on the day
  • Learn all aspects of the broadcasting process.

 

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
BroadcastingNews productionDirectingShooting newsDigital mediaCommunicationTeamwork
Categories
Creative & Media
Benefits
Open door policyUpward mobility