Paid News Intern

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Rochester, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Interns will gain firsthand experience in television station operations across departments such as News Operations, Production, and Digital Operations. They will contribute to the creativity and vision necessary to produce a professional newscast.

Qualifications

You demonstrate professionalism and a strong collaborative spirit, with the ability to understand the vision and creativity needed for a newscast. You possess strong writing and communication skills, and are at least 17 years old with your own transportation and flexible hours.

Must Have Skills for ATS

writing

communication skills

Job Description

WROC-TV, Rochesterfirst.com have a part-time paid internship available for undergraduate students through The New York State Broadcasters Association.   This program allows the ideal candidates the opportunity to experience firsthand how a television station operates.  Candidates will spend time in key departments within the television station, such as News Operations, Production/Creative Services, Digital Operations, Technical/Engineering, among other things.

The ideal candidates MUST demonstrate professionalism and strive to reach the highest standard of excellence.  Interns are required to work a specified schedule and work in business attire.  They must also possess a strong collaborative spirit and understand the vision and creativity necessary to put on a newscast.  The ideal candidate should have strong comprehensive writing and communication skills.   Applicants must be at least 17 years of age. Residents of New York State and/or attending school in New York.  Must have own transportation and flexibility in hours scheduled.

Salary Range: $16.00 Hourly

How to Apply:   All applicants must submit a resume. Background checks are required.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All Americans,” 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.
Runway Icon
Boost Your Interview Chances

With Runway

See Your Fit for This Role

1-5 min

Your Score

?

Top Applicants

90%

Your Job Search Advantage

Key Gaps & Next Steps:

Address these in your resume & Interview

Top Strengths For This Role

Highlight these in your cover letter & interview

Your Interview Guide

A Personalized Interview Strategy

Freshest Opportunities

Never Miss a Good Fit

Get notified when jobs mach your criteria