JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – National Intern Day is July 28, and we want to recognize the amazing summer interns we have here at News4JAX.
News4JAX internships open the door for students to experience what it’s like to choose a career path in news. Whether it’s to become a producer, reporter, anchor, sales team member, creative services writer and producer, sports reporter, or work in another role that contributes to local news -- these opportunities show students what it’s like to get out in the world and work as a team.
We want to thank our summer interns for all of their hard work and wish them luck with whatever path they choose.
Alyce Rogers | Creative Services intern
Alyce currently studies at Florida State University and is majoring in Digital Media Production! Alyce is one of the two Creative Services interns this summer. She is interested in video production and helped the News4JAX Creative Services team, “River City Live” and more!
“Working as an intern this summer with News4Jax’s lifestyle show, River City Live, has been an incredible learning experience,” Alyce said. “I’ve loved working for a live show and have been able to create several packages that I’m very proud of. I’ve also had the opportunity to do some really cool things like swim with dolphins, take a painting class, and ride an electric skateboard!”
Ashley Weinstein | News intern
Ashley is a rising senior at the University of Florida. Her greatest passion is storytelling, and her News4JAX internship has inspired her to continue her career in broadcast journalism.
“Would I call myself famous? No. Would I call myself up and coming? Definitely!” Ashley wrote on her Instagram.
Brendan Murphy | Sales intern
Brendan is a rising senior at Florida State University. He is studying professional sales and acting. He’s a media sales summer intern at Channel 4 and couldn’t be happier about his time this summer representing WJXT in the community. Brendan also spent a day with News4JAX reporter Vic Micolucci -- covering the opening of the new Jacksonville Beach Pier. It was a chance for him to see how the news side of the business works.
Graeme Caldwell | Creative Services intern
Graeme Caldwell is one of the two Creative Services interns this summer. He worked primarily with “River City Live” and produced packages for the show, pitched segment ideas and communicated with guests. He also pitched in to help with other Creative Services projects and the promotions department.
“I have loved my time at WJXT,” Graeme said. “I have learned a lot and it has solidified my love for working in television.”
Kole Emplit | Sports/news intern
Kole is an upcoming senior at The Ohio State University. He worked with the News4JAX sports department this summer. Kole writes and broadcasts for Ohio State athletics on the Big Ten Network and his school newspaper.
“WJXT has been a fantastic internship, and I’m sad it’s ending,” Kole said.
Macie Goldfarb | News intern
Macie is a rising senior at the University of Florida. She loves covering enterprise stories, working in video production and loves the beach. She has spent this summer multitasking in the News4JAX newsroom and working to help create our voter’s guide, while also covering news stories and writing stories for TV and News4JAX.com.
Samantha Petters | News intern
Samantha will be starting her senior year at Florida State University this fall. She is majoring in editing, writing and media with a focus on communication. She aspires to be a reporter after she graduates.
“My internship here at News4JAX has helped me realize my potential as well as given me the amazing opportunity to learn from such an incredible team of journalists,” Samantha said. “I’m grateful for WJXT, and I’ve never been more excited for my future!”
Shariah Brown | News intern
Shariah is going into her second year at the University of Central Florida as a film student. She loves all things art and production. Shariah is News4JAX’s youngest intern at 18 years old.
“My goal is to become a film producer or director and tell stories just like they do here on Channel 4,” Shariah said.
Click here to read more about the WJXT/WCWJ internship program.