Hearst Television WMTW News Intern WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, ME, has an opening for a spring News Intern . This 10-week paid internship provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will gain knowledge of the broadcast industry through exposure to all the positions within the News and Production departments. This internship will run from approximately mid-May until mid-August with some flexibility based on your availability. Spring 2025 Session - application deadline 11/15/24 Candidate Requirements - attach a cover letter with the following information: Area(s) of preference (News, Sports, Weather, etc.) Available start and end dates Available hours and days of the week Secure housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern. Job Description: News Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, directors, studio operators, and News...

Hearst Television WMTW, the ABC affiliate in Westbrook, ME, has an opening for someone who wants to win each day in the role of Assistant Assignment Editor . The candidate will assist news management and news teams with content gathering and planning and must be able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task in the most efficient manner with exceptional communication skills, under strict deadlines. This role reports to the News Director. Responsibilities: Maintain contact with various police, business, and government agencies. Answer phones, dispatch crews, listen to scanners/pager, follow social media to develop stories for use on-air and digitally. Manage dayfile/planner-inputting information on upcoming events with background and contact information. Coordinate and fulfill requests from other Hearst and ABC affiliates, as well as the network. Working with and guiding reporters in story production. Selecting and writing content for wmtw.com and the...

Hearst Television Local News Producer WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Westbrook, ME, has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers Work with and guide reporters in story production Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events Live timing newscasts Requirements Professional or college producing experience Experience working...