About the role#
WGNO is looking for an intern to join our sports department for the Winter 2027 term. This role is designed for students who want hands-on experience in sports journalism. You will work directly with our team to cover high school, college, and professional sports in Southeast Louisiana. This is an unpaid, on-site internship that requires enrollment in a college or university and eligibility to receive academic credit.
What you'll do#
- Report, write, and edit sports stories.
- Shoot and edit highlights, interviews, and stand-ups.
- Manage and post sports content to our website.
- Optimize digital content for SEO and timeliness.
- Create content for social media channels.
- Pitch original story ideas.
- Cover breaking sports news and feature stories.
- Maintain journalistic integrity and accuracy in all work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program, specifically in Communications, Journalism, or Media Studies.
- A deep interest in high school, college, and professional sports.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of editing software.
- Comfort using cameras, microphones, and field equipment.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment under tight deadlines.
- Physical ability to carry equipment and work in outdoor sports settings.
- Willingness to learn our newsroom systems and content management tools.
Location & details#
- Location: Metairie, Louisiana.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Status: Part-time, unpaid.
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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