Digital News Intern - Richmond

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Jan 10, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Off-cycle Internship
Media & Journalism
Richmond

Requirements

Interns must be college students and will receive college credit for their internship experience
The student is aware that this is a non-paid internship
Students are expected to obtain and complete any forms necessary to receive college credit
The intern’s college academic advisor and institution determine the amount of credit available
Station department heads will oversee the internship to evaluate, monitor and assess the intern’s progress and ensure they are receiving the proper training
The student is responsible for their own transportation
Each internship requires a minimum of 16 hours per week for 12 weeks
Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor

Responsibilities

Report and write stories
Edit stories
Post content on our website and manage the website, especially the homepage
Love breaking news and the challenge of reporting a big story
Create engaging social media content with graphics, wit and timeliness
Be curious and want to learn
Possess journalistic integrity
You’ll be expected to:
Contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
Ensure that everything we publish meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Research and analyze background information for a variety of topics. This goes hand in hand with daily reporting and editing
Pitch on-brand local and trending stories
Conduct interviews with sources
Learn and use effective content management
Be comfortable working with different technology – it’s always changing
Demonstrate top-notch communication skills with co-workers and the public
Meet the physical demands of the job including working in the office or outdoors
And of course, perform other duties as assigned

Application Process

Application Process: To apply for this internship position, please follow the steps below: 1. Visit our website at www.examplewebsite.com and navigate to the "Careers" section. 2. Search for the internship position by entering the job requisition ID, REQ-27786, in the search bar. 3. Click on the job title "Digital News Intern" to access the job posting. 4. Read through the job description and requirements carefully to ensure that you meet the qualifications and are interested in the position. 5. Prepare your resume and cover letter, highlighting your relevant experience and skills. 6. Click on the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of the job posting. 7. Fill out the online application form with your personal information, educational background, and employment history. 8. Attach your resume and cover letter to the application form in the designated sections. 9. Review your application and ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date. 10. Click on the "Submit" button to finalize your application. 11. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your application. 12. Our hiring team will review all applications and contact selected candidates for further consideration. Please note that only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in our internship opportunity.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

A leading local media company with national reach

Entertainment & Media

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1996

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 300,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national cable news network, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.