Media Production Intern (In- Person) Fall 2026.

About the role

Internships with WKRG-TV / wkrg.com are HIGHLY SELECTIVE. All Fall 2026 Media Production Internships are IN-PERSON and based at our main broadcast & digital studios in Mobile, Alabama. Internships are SUPERVISED and UNPAID. Students who must earn academic credit to participate will receive priority consideration for positions in the cohort. Interns are responsible for their own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Learn from WKRG's Studio Production and Content Creation Teams
• Gain experience in the production of live and pre-recorded programs and segments for broadcast, OTT, website, apps, and social media
• Focus on improving competency and confidence in using the Ross Overdrive automated production system and Open Broadcast System (OBS) live streaming technology
• Enhance visual communication skills by designing and creating graphics
• Strengthen editing skills by cutting lots of video with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Enjoy the Gulf Coast's beaches, attractions, and activities

Qualifications

• Highly selective internships
• In-person, based in Mobile, Alabama
• SUPERVISED and UNPAID
• Students must earn academic credit to participate
• Interns are responsible for their own transportation

Benefits

• Opportunity to enhance professional work samples for your portfolio
• Contacts in the industry for mentoring and career connections
• Fun experience on the job

Pay

UNPAID

Schedule

Selected interns may begin their internship experience on or after Monday, August 10, 2026. They should complete their internship experience on or before Friday, December 18, 2026.

Learning Outcomes

• Broaden understanding and mastery of television, digital, and social media production skills
• Improve technical and creative craft skills applicable to the student’s course of study and intended career
• Develop contacts in the industry to facilitate mentoring and career connections

More Details About Our Fall 2026 Internships

• Excellent fit for students aspiring to broadcast, digital, and social media content production and management careers
• Students majoring in production, film, social media, communication arts, digital marketing, journalism, and similar fields of study are encouraged to apply
• The internship is an opportunity to hone your aesthetic and technical production skills to meet professional formats and standards
• The pace is very fast. Assignments often change with little notice. You should be prepared to participate nimbly and with flexibility

Company Overview

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks. The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 198 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). The division’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. The Digital Division operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company. The Networks Division operates WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and the home of NewsNation, multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information, please visit www.nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled