KSN is looking for college students who are excited to learn more about the world of TV news! The unpaid internship is a step into the professional broadcast journalism world. Collegiate TV production experience is not necessary. We are looking for interns who have had at least a few journalism classes (print or broadcast) or have strong high school journalism classes/experience.
Internship includes shadowing and working alongside multiple team members to learn many different skills in the newsroom. Interns could shadow and work alongside producers, photographers, reporters, digital team members, and other newsroom team members, learning about writing, researching, photojournalism, video editing, and producing newscasts.
This is an unpaid internship and must be done in conjunction with a degree-based program, for college credit. This internship is designed for college students who are in the early to middle stages of their collegiate careers. (Our paid internships are limited and reserved for upper-level students ready for more rigorous work in the newsroom.)
Position is located in Wichita, Kansas, and will remain open until filled. There is no “normal” schedule in a newsroom, so expect odd hours, including weekends, evenings or early mornings. We will be respectful of your college course schedule in your weekly internship schedule. We have hired some of our previous rock-star interns for paid part-time or full-time work – this is a great way to get your foot in the door!
Internship Details:
- Each internship is for 16-25 hours per week for up to 15 weeks
- Will be well supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience
- Students are expected to obtain and complete any forms necessary to receive credit for the internship experience
- Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor
Requirements & Skills:
- Enrolled in an accredited school, college, or university
- Be of moderate skill level due to complexity of projects
- Expected to work 2-3 shifts per week, hours may vary
- A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn
- Previous internship experience a plus, but not required
- Fluency in English, bilingual Spanish a plus
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Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Enrolled in an accredited school, college, or university
- Moderate skill level due to complexity of projects
- Fluency in English; bilingual Spanish is a plus
- Previous internship experience a plus but not required
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.
