WHAM-TV/WUHF-TV: Rochester's news and marketing leader in Upstate New York. We're hard-working, we're award winning, and we believe in the value of each and every member of our team.
WHAM-TV/WUHF-TV has a great opportunity for you! We are looking for current college juniors or seniors, as well as grad students who are interested in a career in television broadcasting. If you are a resident of New York State or attending a school in New York, and a first-time entrant in the NYSBA sponsored internship program, this may be the perfect program for you.
This paid internship will involve many aspects of television broadcasting, including news, commercial production, engineering, and operations. The intern is eligible to work up to 180 hours and will be considered for an opportunity in the Spring Semester.
This Internship may be considered for academic credit at the discretion of the student and university -- it is not a requirement.
REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years old Must be attending an accredited New York State college or university or are a NYS resident attending an accredited college or university outside of New York State. Each intern is required to work 10 - 15 hours a week inclusive of some evenings/weekends Must have reliable transportation Candidates must be registered for college classes during the quarter or semester in which the internship is performed. Candidates must be registered in any of the following college majors: Communications, Journalism, or similarly related major. Internship is paidSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $14.00 - $16.00 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.
About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!
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.