Sports Journalism Intern (Remote) [Fall 2025]

Job Description

About Company

The primary company offering this internship is WKRG-TV News 5, a station based in Mobile, AL. WKRG-TV News 5 is a part of Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST), a leading diversified media company.

Nexstar Media Group is described as leveraging localism to provide services and value to consumers and advertisers across its traditional, digital, and mobile media platforms. Its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc., is composed of three divisions:
• Broadcasting: Operates, programs, or provides services to 198 television stations, reaching approximately 39% of all U.S. television households. This portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV, and The CW.
• Digital: Operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps, offering hyper-local content and verticals. The company’s digital assets, including local TV station websites, The Hill, and NewsNationNow.com, collectively form a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.
• Networks: Operates WGN America (a national general entertainment cable network and home of NewsNation), multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also holds a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network.

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Job Description

Job Title: Sports Journalism Intern (Remote) [Fall 2025]

Overview:
This is a highly selective, unpaid, and supervised remote internship position for Fall 2025, offered by WKRG-TV News 5, based in Mobile, AL. Only one (1) Sports Journalism Intern will be selected from each participating college campus. The internship is based at the student’s home campus. Students who must earn academic credit for the internship will receive priority consideration.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:
• Participate in the production of a live, daily, nationally-syndicated sports talk television show, “Southeast Sports+”.
• Assist with booking guests, gathering information, and creating content.
• Provide assistance to the producer and hosts as needed.
• Students with highly exceptional communication skills and presentation confidence may be occasionally selected to present material on-camera.

Learning & Experience:
Interns will gain significant experience through observation and hands-on work. The program aims to:
• Broaden understanding of writing for sports/news websites.
• Boost sports and news journalism skills.
• Strengthen social media skills relevant to sports journalism.
• Provide insights into the media industry and employment opportunities.
• Improve craft and presentation skills applicable to future careers.
• Enable interns to depart with professional work samples for their portfolio.
• Facilitate networking and career connections within the industry.
• Work alongside knowledgeable, friendly, and generous teammates.
• Participate in a diverse cohort of students from across the USA.
• Significantly strengthen candidacy for full-time positions upon graduation.

Qualifications & Requirements:
• Majors Encouraged: Students majoring in Sports Journalism (especially encouraged if from Southeastern Conference (SEC) member universities), News Journalism, Social Media Content & Management, Communication Arts, Digital Marketing, or similar fields.
• Academic Credit: Priority consideration given to students who must earn academic credit. Interns are responsible for obtaining and completing any necessary forms for credit. The college/university academic advisor determines credit amount and weekly availability.
• Technical Access: The intern is responsible for securing access to a computer and the internet to communicate and complete assignments.
• Key Qualities:
• VERY STRONG WRITING SKILLS (both digital and script-writing).
• HIGHLY ORGANIZED.
• HIGHLY SELF-MOTIVATED.
• ZERO CALL RELUCTANCE and/or APPROACH ANXIETY.
• Required Prior Knowledge/Skills (Arrive with):
• Writing: Basic working understanding of AP style & standards for text articles and broadcast scripts.
• Meeting Deadlines: Prepared to participate nimbly and with flexibility in a fast-paced environment where assignments often change.
• 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 on a phone or camera.

Important Dates & Application Process:
• Application Period Opens: Thursday, July 3, 2025.
• Application Deadline: 5 pm CST, Thursday, September 4, 2025, or sooner if slots are filled.
• Rolling Acceptance: Interns are selected on a first-come, first-selected basis. Early application (recommended by August 14, 2025) is highly encouraged for earlier interviews and acceptance.
• Internship Start: On or after Monday, August 4, 2025.
• Internship End: On or before Saturday, January 31, 2026.
• Group Orientation: August 2025 (Day/Time TBD via video conference call).

To Apply:
1. Complete an online application via the Nexstar Careers portal: `https://www.nexstar.tv/careers/`
2. After submitting the online application, email a copy of your resume to WKRG News Director Gene Kirkconnell at `gkirkconnell@wkrg.com`.
3. The body of this email must include:
• A short note explaining your interest in the Fall 2025 internship program.
• Several convenient timeslots for a video conference interview.