About the Role
Step inside the newsroom where stories break, voices matter, and information moves at the speed of now. We’re looking for a passionate, curious, and driven News Intern to join our team for Fall 2026. As part of a forward-thinking media organization, you’ll actively contribute to the storytelling that informs and connects our community across platforms. From breaking news to digital-first storytelling, this is your opportunity to experience what modern journalism really looks like.
Responsibilities
- Assist in researching, writing, and producing news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
- Work alongside reporters, anchors, producers, and photographers—both in the newsroom and out in the field
- Bring fresh story ideas to the table and help shape coverage that matters to our audience
- Learn how to shoot video, frame compelling visuals, and understand what makes a story stand out
- Gain exposure to control room operations and how live broadcasts come together in real time
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent graduate
- Be at least a sophomore at an accredited college/university
- Be eligible to work in the United States
- Have reliable transportation (housing/relocation is not provided)
- Be passionate about local news, storytelling, and community impact
- Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Skills
- Modern, multi-platform journalism
- Newsroom operations (broadcast, digital, social)
- Professional portfolio development
- Journalism mentorship
- Career development in media
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- On-site
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Undergraduate program enrollment
- Graduate program enrollment
- Recent graduate
Benefits
- Great benefits
- Open door policy
- Upward mobility
- Support for success
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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
