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Media Sales Intern

WVLA NBC Local33/WGMB Fox44
Baton Rouge, LA

Advertising/Marketing/Sales
  • internship
  • credit required
  • unpaid

Company Information

Louisiana First News in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking motivated and enthusiastic college students for an internship in our Sales Department at Fox 44, NBC 33, CW 21, ZTV and LouisianaFirstNews.com.  This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in media sales, marketing, and client relations within a fast-paced broadcast environment.

Qualifications

  • Current college student
  • Pursuing a degree in Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Business, Media, or a related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn
  • Available 10-20 hours per week for the duration of the semester
  • Able to receive academic credit for the internship

Duties

  • Up close experience with client research, proposal building, and campaign planning
  • Exposure to sales support tools like WideOrbit, Nielsen ratings, and CRM systems
  • Learn how media advertising works across TV, digital, and streaming platforms
  • Learn the importance of collaboration between sales, creative, and production teams
  • Professional communication and presentation skills in a corporate media setting

How to Apply

Apply with external link.

Application Deadline

May 16th, 2026

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar/job/LA-Baton-Rouge/Sales-Unpaid-Summer-Internship_REQ-41015

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