Intern News - Unpaid

About the Internship

WBTW News13, a Nexstar Media Group station, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic News Intern to join our award-winning newsroom. This internship provides students with hands-on experience in a professional broadcast television environment while allowing them to apply classroom knowledge to real-world newsroom operations.

Interns will work alongside experienced journalists and media professionals, gaining valuable exposure to news gathering, story development, content production, and newsroom workflows. This is a supervised educational experience designed to support academic and professional growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Observe and participate in daily newsroom activities and editorial meetings.
• Assist with story research, fact gathering, and content preparation.
• Shadow reporters, producers, photographers, and newsroom staff.
• Help monitor news sources, social media platforms, and community events.
• Assist with digital content and newsroom projects as assigned.
• Learn best practices in broadcast journalism, ethical reporting, and newsroom operations.
• Participate in a structured learning experience aligned with college program requirements.
• Perform assigned tasks in a professional and timely manner while adhering to company policies and standards.

Internship Details

• Internship schedule and hours will be determined by the student's college or university program requirements.
• One internship position is available within the News Department.
• Interns will be supervised by station professionals and provided meaningful learning opportunities.
• Interns are expected to adhere to Nexstar Media Group's standards of conduct, professionalism, and zero-tolerance policies.
• Upon successful completion of the internship, interns may be evaluated as required by their academic institution.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and currently pursuing a degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Must be a senior in the final year of concentrated post-high school study.
• Demonstrated interest in broadcast journalism and local news.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced skill level appropriate for the complexity of assigned projects.
• Eagerness to learn and receive constructive feedback.
• Must be eligible to receive academic credit if required by the educational institution.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to professional broadcast news operations.
• Mentorship from experienced media professionals.
• Opportunities to develop journalism, communication, and production skills.
• Experience working within one of the nation's leading local media companies.
• Networking opportunities within the television and digital media industry.

About Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group is America's largest local television and media company, with 197 full-power stations (including partner stations) serving 115 markets and reaching nearly 63% of U.S. television households. Nexstar delivers exceptional local content and network programming while providing premium advertising and digital marketing solutions across multiple platforms.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Nexstar Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

EOE/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.