Thank you for your interest in a WTVA Inc. internship.
WTVA Inc. internship opportunities exist in the News and
Operations departments. To be considered for an internship
position you must fill out and return an Internship Application
via regular mail or e-mail. Guidelines for the program
are also posted on our Web site, please read them to ensure
you meet the qualifications.
All of WTVA Inc.'s internships are unpaid; therefore, you
must receive college credit for your internship. There
are no exceptions. You are not guaranteed a position
just because you've submitted an application. We receive
many more applications than positions available.
Thanks again for your interest in WTVA Inc. If you
have any questions, please call us at (662) 842-7620.
Types Of Internships
NEWS INTERN - News interns may be responsible
for a variety of duties. They will be asked to answer
the assignment desk phone, take viewer comments and story
ideas, make phone calls, and set up interviews. As
part of the internship, they will be offered the opportunity
to go out on stories to observe a news crew and produce a
resume tape. Interns may also assist the Sports and
Weather departments when needed.
OPERATIONS INTERN - Work with directors
as well as other department personnel in the planning and
execution of television broadcasts. This includes working
with daily newscasts, as well as local programming specials. Intern
will work in all phases of the Operations department, including
master control, audio, character generator, studio camera,
and graphics.
SALES/PROMOTIONS INTERN - Interns will assist
the Promotions and Sales departments in implementing and
developing multi-station community and sales promotions. Duties
would include: writing press releases, answering phones,
maintaining photo and program files, and assisting at station-sponsored
events. Requires superior writing skills, proper phone
etiquette, and the ability to work well with people. Must
work nights and weekends as needed. Interns will also
assist with pre-production duties for promo edits including
logging tapes, searching for footage, and setting up promo
shoots. Will also aid in general departmental duties
as assigned.
Click below for more information about interning
with WTVA Inc.
Intern Guidelines
Intern Application 
