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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.