WINK News Production & Archive Digitization Internship (Summer)

Company : Fort Myers Broadcasting Co

Job Type : Internship

Fort Myers, Fl

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - WINK News Production & Archive Digitization Internship (Summer)

WINK News Internship Outline: News Production &
Archive Digitization Internship

Program Overview
The WINK News Production Internship provides college students with hands-on experience inside a professional television newsroom while contributing to a critical archival preservation project. The primary focus of this internship is the digitization, logging, and cataloging of historical news footage and media assets from a recently acquired television station. Interns will assist the newsroom in preserving decades of local journalism by converting legacy formats into searchable digital assets. In addition to archive work, interns will gain limited exposure to newsroom production workflows including editing, content management systems, and daily news operations.

Internship Objectives

Archive Preservation: Assist in the digitization and preservation of legacy news footage.
Metadata & Cataloging: Create detailed logs and metadata to make footage searchable.
Newsroom Exposure: Develop an understanding of television news production workflows.
Technical Skill Development: Gain experience with editing software and digital asset systems.
Career Preparation: Build real-world experience relevant to broadcast and digital media careers.

Internship Timeline

Duration: 12–16 weeks
Hours per week: 15–20 hours (flexible depending on student schedule)
Work Schedule: Primarily weekday hours aligned with newsroom production and archive operations

Qualifications

Enrollment in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Film, Media Studies, or similar field
Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
Interest in television news, storytelling, or media preservation
Basic familiarity with video editing software is helpful but not required
Ability to work independently and manage structured tasks

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods.
Clear verbal and written communication in person, by phone, and via video.
Operate standard office and recording equipment.
Travel, including local riding along to field locations or meetings.
Navigate indoor and outdoor environments as needed.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Visual and auditory ability to conduct interviews and review content.

Capstone Project: Archive Collection Build
At the end of the internship, the student will complete a structured archive collection project contributing to the station’s long-term media archive. The intern will digitize and catalog a defined group of footage, create organized metadata, identify historically significant material, and present a summary of how the
archived content could support future newsroom storytelling.

How to Apply

Submit a resume
Submit a cover letter
Optional: writing sample or media work

*Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position.
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WINK News Production & Archive Digitization Internship (Summer)

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