Internship

Qualifications:

Ambitious, creative and energetic students should have some classroom experience in broadcast journalism, and preferably some knowledge of a television newsroom

Excellent communication, organizational and writing skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills

Ability to demonstrate good judgment, resourcefulness, confidence

Possess a positive, professional attitude

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Adobe Premiere Pro

Possess the ability to pay close attention to detail

Students must have junior, senior or graduate studies level status to apply

Applicants should provide a resume and a cover letter with the application

Job description

WAAY 31 recruits rising college seniors for our 12-week paid internship program, which provides a hands-on professional learning experience.

Qualifications: Ambitious, creative and energetic students should have some classroom experience in broadcast journalism, and preferably some knowledge of a television newsroom. Excellent communication, organizational and writing skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. Ability to demonstrate good judgment, resourcefulness, confidence. Possess a positive, professional attitude. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Adobe Premiere Pro. Possess the ability to pay close attention to detail.

U.S. News and World Report designates Huntsville as the No. 2 Best City to Live in America, and a recently released study (SmartAsset) lists Huntsville as the TOP job market in the United States. Surrounded by rolling mountains, lakes and rivers, Huntsville is home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, Space Camp, US Army’s Aviation and Missile command, other notable companies like Northrop-Grumman, Boeing, Toyota, Raytheon and the second largest research park in the country.

WAAY-TV is an equal opportunity employer with a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of talents through a broad range of hiring practices. If you have a competitive spirit, common sense, and a desire to be the best you can be in an environment that encourages community involvement and is building one of local television’s best cultures, you move to the front of the line. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K plans. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to medical, religious accommodations or other applicable law).

A pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.

WAAY TV · 1000 Monte Sano Boulevard · Huntsville, Alabama 35801

256.533.3131 · Fax 256.533.6616 · www.WAAYTV.com

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