Hearst

News Intern (Summer 2026)

Hearst  •  Des Moines, IA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

As Iowa’s News Leader, KCCI 8 News is home to a passionate, fast-moving team dedicated to delivering the stories that matter most to our community. We’re offering dynamic summer internships in our News, Sports, and Weather departments for students eager to learn, contribute, and never run out of ways to make an impact.

What You’ll Do:

  • Jump into the action by supporting producers, reporters, anchors, and meteorologists in daily newsroom operations
  • Research, write, and help produce content for on-air and digital platforms across news, sports, and weather
  • Bring fresh story ideas to editorial meetings and collaborate with experienced journalists
  • Shadow live broadcasts, field shoots, and breaking news coverage
  • Engage audiences through social media and digital storytelling
  • Take initiative and find ways to contribute—there’s always something to do at KCCI!

Who Should Apply:

  • Self-starters who are curious, adaptable, and ready to pitch in wherever needed
  • Passionate about news, sports, or weather and eager to learn from industry professionals

Internship Details:

  • Departments: News, Sports, Weather (please indicate your preference in your application)
  • Duration: Available through August 23rd, 2026
  • Location: KCCI 8 News, Des Moines, IA
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Compensation: Paid
  • Application: Attach your resume, cover letter (including your preferred department), and 1–2 writing or video samples.

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.

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About 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; 24 daily and 52 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.

Industry
Media & Publishing
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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