← Back to Opportunities
Digital Media Intern (Summer 2025)
WKRG-TV News 5
Mobile, AL
Broadcast/Television
Graphic Design/Photography
Company Information
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.
The program is an excellent fit for students aspiring to digital content production and management careers.
Qualifications
- Students majoring in journalism, communication arts, and similar fields of study are encouraged to apply.
- ready engaged in some coursework and/or practical work in News writing
- Ability to meet deadlines
Duties
- You will gain writing, search engine optimization, and live streaming skills.
- You will gain visual communication skills as you select and design graphics to appear on WKRG.com articles.
- Broaden understanding of writing for a news website, boost journalism skills, and learn about the media industry and employment opportunities in the field.
- Develop contacts in the industry to facilitate mentoring and career connections.
How to Apply
Apply with external link.After submitting your application online, please email a copy of your resume to WKRG News Director Gene Kirkconnell at jobs@wkrg.com. The body of that email should include a short note explaining why you are interested in participating in the Summer 2025 internship program. Also, in that email, offer up several convenient timeslots for you to participate in a video conference to interview for the position.
