Unpaid Sports Intern- Summer 2026
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Unpaid Sports Intern- Summer 2026
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Posted 3 months ago
Internship
Washington, District of Columbia
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The intern will support reporters and producers by researching stories and gathering video elements for digital and linear platforms. They will also assist in transcribing interviews and attending newsroom meetings to learn TV station operations.
Qualifications
You possess strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit, with the flexibility to handle various assignments. You will gain practical experience by attending newsroom meetings, researching stories, gathering video, transcribing interviews, and supporting reporters and producers.
Must Have Skills for ATS
video
digital platforms
linear platforms
Job Description
DC News Now is excited to welcome internships this summer!
An internship at DC News Now can provide you the opportunity to explore your career interests, acquire marketable job skills while “learning the ropes” of the industry, establish professional contacts, and gain practical work experience.
DC News Now internship program offers opportunities in the area of News. Our internship offer meaningful educational and work experiences designed to meet the academic and career goals of the intern.
You must apply online to be eligible at:
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility in undertaking a variety of assignments and tasks
- Collaborative spirit with a willingness to learn
- Attend newsroom meetings
- Research stories for digital and linear platforms
- Gather video elements
- Assist in transcribing interviews
- Support reporters and producers
Internship Details
- Each internship is for 20-30 hours per week for up to 12 weeks
- You will get the opportunity to work at DC News Now in the News Department. This is to help you understand how a TV station is run and how content, including sports content, is developed and shared on all platforms (digital and linear).
- Interns will be supervised by the manager and participate in a meaningful learning experience.
- This is an unpaid internship, and the Intern is not entitled to wages or any compensation or benefits for the time spent in the internship.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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