Digital News Intern

WRIC ABC 8News in Richmond is Central Virginia’s source for local news, weather and political updates from the Capital region. Covering the City of Richmond and Chesterfield, Henrico and Hanover counties, 8News reports breaking news, crime updates and community news that matters where you live. Our website, WRIC.com, is the No. 1 digital news source in Central Virginia.

This internship is for a college student interested in practical experience in digital journalism. The intern will gain hands-on experience and knowledge in a blend of areas including, but not limited to, digital reporting, digital content management, digital photography (still and video) and social media.

At 8News, the digital news intern will:

Report and write stories
Edit stories
Post content on our website and manage the website, especially the homepage
Love breaking news and the challenge of reporting a big story
Create engaging social media content with graphics, wit and timeliness
Be curious and want to learn
Possess journalistic integrity

You’ll be expected to:

Contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
Ensure that everything we publish meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Research and analyze background information for a variety of topics. This goes hand in hand with daily reporting and editing
Pitch on-brand local and trending stories
Conduct interviews with sources
Learn and use effective content management
Be comfortable working with different technology – it’s always changing
Demonstrate top-notch communication skills with co-workers and the public
Meet the physical demands of the job including working in the office or outdoors
And of course, perform other duties as assigned

Internship details:

Interns must be college students and will receive college credit for their internship experience
The student is aware that this is a non-paid internship
Students are expected to obtain and complete any forms necessary to receive college credit
The intern’s college academic advisor and institution determine the amount of credit available
Station department heads will oversee the internship to evaluate, monitor and assess the intern’s progress and ensure they are receiving the proper training
The student is responsible for their own transportation
Each internship requires a minimum of 16 hours per week for 12 weeks
Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor