About the role#
WDAF-TV in Kansas City offers unpaid internships for students interested in broadcast media production and distribution. This program runs on a rolling basis and provides hands-on experience within a professional television station environment.
What you'll do#
Interns assist with daily operations and specific tasks across two primary departments:
- News: Support ongoing projects and editorial tasks within the newsroom.
- Broadcast Engineering: Assist with technical projects and maintenance related to station equipment and systems.
What you'll need#
- You must be a currently enrolled student to qualify for this program.
- Preferred fields of study include Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, or Electrical Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Work Modality: This is an on-site position.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group is a broadcast media company founded in 1996. Based in Irving, Texas, the organization produces and distributes news, sports, and entertainment content. It operates a large group of local television stations across the United States. The company also manages national properties including The CW and NewsNation.
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