WSTM/CW6/WTVH-TV has a great opportunity for you! We are looking for interns for our News Department. 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.
Requirements:
- Must be attending an accredited college or university and studying mass communications, journalism, or related major
- Each intern is required to work 10-20 hours a week; including some weekends
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must receive academic credit for the internship experience
- Must be registered for college at his or her institution during the quarter or semester in which the internship is performed
- Must have reliable transportation
Internship is paid through the New York State Broadcaster's Association
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.
About UsSinclair, 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.About the TeamThe 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.
Skills Required
- Currently attending an accredited college or university
- Studying mass communications, journalism, or a related major
- Available to work 10–20 hours per week, including some weekends
- At least 18 years of age
- Receive academic credit for the internship
- Registered at a college or university during the internship quarter or semester
- Reliable transportation
Sinclair Broadcast Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sinclair Broadcast Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Sinclair Broadcast Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, mental health support, telehealth, and employer-paid life and long-term disability are described as broad and solid. Feedback suggests coverage starts relatively early for full-time employees and provides strong baseline security.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are part of the standard package. Feedback suggests these programs contribute meaningful long-term financial support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, parental leave, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are outlined as part of the offering. Job postings indicate a structured PTO allotment that appears reasonable for a large employer.
Sinclair Broadcast Group Insights
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
