Job Description
Job Description As a part of our commitment to community service and educational enrichment, ABC 7/WJLA 24/7 News is offering a limited number of highly-sought unpaid internships, aimed at providing a springboard for college students interested in developing careers in broadcast and/or cable television. These internships are offered to selected participants currently enrolled institutions of higher learning. Student interns will experience all phases of a major market television station's day-to-day operations as a supplement to their academic curriculum.
Internship areas include: - Desk/Digital News
- News Producing
- Production
- GMW Lifestyle
- Sports
Eligibility/Qualifications: - Current or upcoming junior or senior registered in a four-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university. First year graduate students welcome to apply.
- Students entering their second year in a two-year junior or community college program may also be considered
- Applicants should possess declared majors in journalism, meteorology, communication, or some similar related area
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
General qualifications: - A current college student who boasts a strong academic record
- Able to receive college credit for this internship
- A responsible professional who has prior internship and/or work experience
- A candidate with a terrific attitude who can work well with a team as well as independently
- A creative self-starter who can communicate effectively and work well under constant deadline
- Willing to work mornings, nights and/ or weekends to support our newscasts varying hours: We will do our best to work with your schedule
- If interested in working with Good Morning Washington: In addition to general requirements, must be able to work early mornings
You must submit the following: Deadline for Submitting Applications: April 3, 2026 This internship will be unpaid and part time. The applicant must receive academic credit for the internship experience. This is an in-person internship, no hybrid or remote opportunity. Internship/HR Coordinator and Contact information: Adini Parikh, Human Resources Coordinator
Email: aparikh@sbgtv.com
Office Phone: 703-236-9216
*Incomplete submissions will not be considered! Internship Stipend: No stipend 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.
About Sinclair: 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 178 television stations in 81 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
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.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Summer internship, Work at office, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Early shift