Digital Media Intern (Remote) [Fall 2025]
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Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company. Its operations are divided into three main divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks. The Broadcasting Division manages, programs, or provides services to 198 television stations and related digital multicast signals, reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households. This portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV, and The CW. The Digital Division oversees 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps, providing hyper-local content and verticals, offering audiences flexible content access, and creating new revenue streams. The Networks Division operates WGN America (home of NewsNation), multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also holds a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. Overall, Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets, reaching 220 million people. Its national television properties include The CW, NewsNation, Antenna TV, and Rewind TV. The company’s digital assets, including local TV station websites, The Hill, and NewsNationNow.com, collectively rank as a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.
WKRG-TV News 5 / wkrg.com, based in Mobile, AL, is the specific entity offering this internship opportunity and is part of Nexstar Broadcasting.
About the Job: Digital Media Intern (Remote) [Fall 2025]
This is an unpaid remote internship opportunity with WKRG-TV News 5 / wkrg.com. It is described as VERY HIGHLY SELECTIVE, with only a few remote positions available for Fall 2025.
Internship Structure and Supervision:
• All internships are supervised, with a station supervisor overseeing the intern’s performance, evaluating progress, and ensuring proper education and training.
• Students who need to earn academic credit for their participation will receive priority consideration. Interns are responsible for obtaining and completing any necessary forms from their college/university to receive credit.
• The intern’s academic advisor determines the amount of credit available and weekly availability, which the station intern supervisor will consider when establishing a work schedule to ensure an enriching experience.
• Remote interns are responsible for securing their own computer and internet access to communicate with team members and submit work promptly.
Key Learning Outcomes and Benefits:
• Comprehensive Learning: Work directly with and be coached by the WKRG Digital Content Team.
• Skill Development: Gain experience in writing, researching, leveraging research/data/metrics to optimize audience engagement, and social media content creation and marketing.
• Visual Communication: Develop skills in selecting and designing graphics for WKRG.com articles.
• Career Advancement: The internship experience can significantly strengthen candidacy for full-time positions upon graduation.
• Industry Knowledge: Broaden understanding of writing for news websites, boost journalism skills, and learn about the media industry and employment opportunities.
• Professional Growth: Improve craft and presentation skills applicable to the student’s course of study and intended career.
• Networking: Develop contacts within the industry to facilitate mentoring and career connections.
• Portfolio Building: Depart the experience with professional work samples suitable for a portfolio.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• This program is an excellent fit for students aspiring to digital content production and management careers.
• Students majoring in journalism, social media, communication arts, digital marketing, and similar fields of study are encouraged to apply.
• Successful candidates typically possess VERY STRONG WRITING SKILLS and are HIGHLY SELF-MOTIVATED.
Required Prior Familiarity/Skills:
• Writing: A basic working understanding of AP style and standards for text articles and broadcast scripts. The internship will refine these skills for compelling articles and professional formats.
• Meeting Deadlines: Prepared for a fast-paced environment where assignments are time-sensitive and may change with little notice. Interns should be nimble and flexible.
Beneficial (but Not Required) Prior Familiarity/Skills:
• Video Editing: Knowledge of a timeline-based software editing program like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
• Video Acquisition: Ability to capture video, natural sound, and interviews using a phone or camera.
Application Process:
• An application is required.
• Applicants must go to the Nexstar Careers portal at https://www.nexstar.tv/careers/ and apply for the “Fall 2025 Digital Media Internship (Remote).”
• After submitting the online application, candidates must email a copy of their resume to WKRG News Director Gene Kirkconnell at gkirkconnell@wkrg.com.
• The body of this email should include a short note explaining the applicant’s interest in the Fall 2025 internship program.
• In the same email, applicants should offer several convenient timeslots for a video conference interview.
• Interns are selected on a rolling basis (first-come / first-selected), so early application is strongly recommended, ideally as early as possible in the Summer 2025 semester. The application process may close before the stated deadline if all available slots are filled.
Important Dates & Deadlines for Fall 2025 Applicants:
• Application Period Opens: Thursday, July 3, 2025
• Recommended Application Deadline for Earlier Consideration: By August 14, 2025
• Application Period Closes: Thursday, September 4, 2025 (or earlier, per rolling acceptance)
• Internship Start Date: On or after Monday, August 4, 2025
• Internship End Date: On or before Friday, December 19, 2025
• Group Internship Orientation Session: August 2025 (Date/Time TBD via Video Conference Call)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
