What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Intern (Summer 2026) position at KCCI-TV?
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:
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.
About Us
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.
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!
- 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
- Departments: News, Sports, Weather (please indicate your preference in your application)
- Duration: Available through August 23 rd , 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.
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.
About Us
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.