ARC News Intern (KOMO) - Fall 2026

KOMO Fall News Intern Step inside the newsroom where stories break, voices matter, and information moves at the speed of now. We’re looking for a passionate, curious, and driven News Intern to join our team for Fall 2026. As part of a forward-thinking media organization, you won’t just observe—you’ll actively contribute to the storytelling that informs and connects our community across platforms. Sinclair’s newest news concept is ARC: Authentic, Relevant, and Community focused news. ARC is a unique concept that was created to reach the modern viewer with updated style, graphics, and music. We have a cast that not only explain news happening today, but also have a conversation about the news and what is going on across the country and in your local community. Our goal is to help viewers truly feel the story, connecting their emotions to our news conversation. ARC is currently in many of our markets across the country and actively expanding. From breaking news to digital-first storytelling, this is your opportunity to experience what modern journalism really looks like. What You’ll Do Create & Contribute: Assist in researching, writing, and producing news stories for broadcast and digital platforms Be Where the Action Is: Work alongside reporters, anchors, producers, and photographers - both in the newsroom and out in the field Pitch Ideas: Bring fresh story ideas to the table and help shape coverage that matters to our audience Get Hands-On: Learn how to shoot video, frame compelling visuals, and understand what makes a story stand out Behind the Scenes: Gain exposure to control room operations and how live broadcasts come together in real time What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience in modern, multi-platform journalism A deeper understanding of how today’s newsrooms operate - from broadcast to digital and social Opportunities to build a professional portfolio with published or produced work Mentorship from experienced journalists who know the industry inside and out Valuable connections to jumpstart your career in media To Be Considered, Candidates Must Be at least 18 years of age Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent graduate Be at least a sophomore at an accredited college/university Be eligible to work in the United States Be available to work on-site at KOMO in Seattle, WA approximately 15 hours per week for 10 weeks Be able to start between August 24th - September 14th Have reliable transportation (housing/relocation is not provided) Be passionate about local news, storytelling, and community impact Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment All candidates must apply through our careers portal and complete pre-employment requirements. Why Join Us Because journalism in 2026 is more dynamic than ever—and this is your chance to be part of it. Join a team that values accuracy, creativity, and impact. Help tell stories that matter, develop skills that translate across platforms, and take your first step into a career in news. Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. About Us Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at About The Team The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk. The hourly compensation for this role is $21.30 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Komo Photo