About the role#
The Fox 2 and KPLR 11 News internship program provides students with real-world experience within a television news department. This position is designed for aspiring broadcast journalists seeking hands-on training in a local newsroom environment. This is an unpaid internship for the Fall 2026 semester.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with reporters, photojournalists, and producers on daily news operations.
- Engage in a supervised, meaningful learning experience tailored to your academic requirements.
- Follow the instructions of station employees and cooperate with the news team.
- Maintain the confidentiality of company data, trade secrets, and business information.
- Adhere to all company safety rules and procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior or senior studying broadcast journalism, video production, or a related communications field.
- Ability to receive college credit for the internship.
- Advanced skill level to manage the complexity of newsroom projects.
- A collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn.
- Previous internship experience is considered a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Louis, Missouri.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Compensation: 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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