Creative Services Intern

Hearst

Posted about 7 hours ago

Internship

Manchester, New Hampshire

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will gain a general understanding of television Creative Services operations, focusing on learning the fundamentals of writing and producing effective topical promotion for the station and its newsmagazine show. Responsibilities include drafting topical copy, gaining production experience on shoots, observing newscasts and editing sessions, and understanding community commitment through PSA production.

This internship with WMUR's Creative Services team offers a chance to learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective topical promotion for television. Interns will gain experience in broadcast and digital marketing, production shoots, and drafting copy for news segments, requiring strong writing and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Writing

Producing

Communication

Branding

Promotional Development

Topical Promotion

Broadcast Marketing

Digital Marketing

Production

Editing

Job Description

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, has an opening for a summer intern within our Creative Services team. The Creative Services department is responsible for the branding and promotional development of the station. As an intern, you will gain a general understanding of how a television Creative Services department runs. You will learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective topical promotion for WMUR. 

Interns will learn to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of writing and producing effective news topical promotion.
  • Explore broadcast and digital marketing and learn the responsibilities of the Creative Services Department.
  • Gain production experience on promotional and commercial shoots, both in-house and on location
  • Observe unlimited newscasts and editing sessions.
  • Draft topical copy for [Station] and for [Chronicle, our nightly newsmagazine show], as well as other special news segments.
  • Gain an understanding of [Station]’s commitment to the community through PSA production.
  • Apply writing and communication skills in a professional environment.

Values in Action 

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. 


Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Hearst

As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 30 daily and 50 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN. Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.

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