News and Production Intern, NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 San Diego – Spring 2027

Here, you can unlock your potential by contributing in meaningful ways. NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 San Diego internships provide students with real-world newsroom experience. Internships at NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 are paid and do not require course credit.

Seeking a hard-working and curious emerging journalist who is motivated to learn by doing while working with our NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 newsroom teams. As a News and Production Intern for our station, you will work 15 hours per week and be assigned to areas based on our business needs, your experience, and your interests. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

News: 

• Cut video from newscasts and add proper metadata to post them on social media and our website/app.

• Research local stories, write copy, and edit video for both broadcast and digital, translate for broadcast.

• Write, edit, and publish stories, prepare pre-pro elements, text articles, video clips, packages, and digital elements.

• Collaborate with producers, reporters, and talent to gather elements and assist in the production of news stories on both broadcast and digital platforms.

• Use websites and social media tools to monitor and report news and find sources and leads for stories. Monitor mainstream and social media sites for story ideas and competitive intelligence.

• Make beat checks and enter current and future news assignments into system.

• Generate ideas for stories and articles, with a focus on Google Trends, SEO Strategy, and current events.

• Identify story sources/experts.

• Pre-interview subjects.

• Log breaking news events.

• Assist in writing, editing, social media curation, and the overall production of daily content for both station’s website and app.

• Assist with phone/in-person interviews.

• Cut videos from newscasts and publish to website and other platforms.

• Build practical skills with CMS and web publishing programs.

 Production:

•  Learn about industry-specific technologies used to create live newscasts.

• Be present in the control room to observe communication between the producer, director, and production staff.

• Shadow APC Operators during pre-production and execution of newscasts.

• Receive hands-on training with Automated Production Control technology.