Unpaid News Internship – News Production

Job Description

Unpaid News Intern | Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an unpaid internship position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. The Company is offering a meaningful learning experience focused on News production, providing a foundational opportunity for students pursuing broadcast journalism, video production, and other communication degrees. This role is designed to immerse a qualified student in various aspects of news production, ensuring a well-supervised environment where learning and growth are prioritized without displacing any existing employees.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Variable, case-by-case basis
• Location: In-person

• Mission: To support News production activities and gain comprehensive practical experience in producing, reporting, and general news operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• News Production: Participate directly in the core aspects of news production, engaging in hands-on tasks.
• Reporting: Contribute to the reporting process, developing skills in gathering and presenting news content.
• Producing: Learn and assist in the producing function, understanding how news segments are structured and brought to air.
• Operational Support: Engage in various production duties as needed, supporting the overall news workflow.
• Learning Experience: Actively participate in a well-supervised environment to maximize educational and practical skill development.

The Must-Haves
• Background: College student concentrating their study in broadcast journalism, video production, or other communication degrees.
• Experience: Must possess an advanced skill level, capable of handling the complexities inherent in news production tasks.
• Skills: Demonstrate strong communication abilities, a collaborative spirit, a genuine willingness to learn, and flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and tasks.