WIAT CBS 42 in Birmingham, AL is seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to join our team. This internship is designed to be educational and experience‑building, offering hands‑on exposure to the daily operations and strategic functions of HR within a fast‑paced television station.
This role is ideal for entering juniors or seniors pursuing a career in Human Resources, business administration, or organizational development who want practical experience in a professional media environment.
HR Exposure — Gain hands‑on experience across multiple HR disciplines through cross‑functional projects and administrative support.
Project Participation — Assist with HR initiatives, employee programs, and process improvements.
HR Research — Conduct research and provide recommendations on HR best practices and trends.
Pre‑boarding Support — Assist with pre‑boarding activities for new employees, ensuring a smooth start.
Document Management — File documents, maintain records, and respond to employee and client inquiries.
Employee Communications — Draft internal communications and correspondence related to HR policies and updates.
Internship Details:
The internship for semester credit will start in September for fall, January for spring, and May for summer. Duration of internship can be between 12-15 weeks.
Internship is unpaid.
Internships must be for school credit
Provide a cover letter that includes: the type of internship/position/department you seek, the semester you’re applying for, what job you are hoping to be hired for after graduation, why are you interested in CBS 42, and why should we choose you as our intern.
Provide a letter from Professor/Advisor certifying intern is a junior or senior and will receive academic credit for participating. Email letter to [email protected].
A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn
Abide by all safety rules and procedures of the company
Willing to work mornings, evenings and/ or weekends. We will be respectful of your college course schedule.
Skills Required
- Be an entering junior or senior pursuing Human Resources, business administration, or organizational development
- Internship must be for school credit
- Provide a cover letter with specified content (internship type/department, semester, post-graduation job goal, interest in CBS 42, why choose you)
- Provide a letter from Professor/Advisor certifying junior/senior status and academic credit (email to [email protected])
- Collaborative worker with a willingness to learn
- Abide by all company safety rules and procedures
- Willing to work mornings, evenings and/or weekends (respecting college schedule)
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
