The Hearst High School Media Internship will provide students with an understanding of media and its power and offer a meaningful educational and career readiness experience. The internship will create ongoing access and opportunity and serve as a pipeline for developing diverse talent from all backgrounds inspiring the next generation of media industry professionals. Through these three pillars—Media Literacy and Digital Learning,  Media Career Development, and Mentorship—students will gain invaluable insights and experience.

Above all, interns will gain skills in public speaking, production research, script and column writing, as well as editing and audio production that are crucial for college and career readiness. 


The application is open to rising 11th and 12th grade students.

All participants must present a valid employment certificate (State Working Papers) upon commencement of the internship and must be able to work legally in the U.S. Here is information about State Working Papers:


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