WAVY Unpaid Broadcast Engineering Intern, Spring 2026

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Portsmouth, VA
In-Office
Internship
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
The intern will work with IT and engineering staff to maintain broadcast systems, troubleshoot live capabilities, and assist in software installation.
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WAVY Unpaid Broadcast Engineering Intern, Spring 2026

WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX43 is searching for a dynamic BROADCAST ENGINEERING INTERN who wants to work closely with IT and engineering staff to maintain broadcast systems, identify problems, assist in resolving rapidly to maintain highest levels of transmission reliability for the station; participate in installation, testing, commissioning of new services and software: troubleshoot TVU live packs and live capabilities (ENG and SAT trucks).

This is an UNPAID / FOR-CREDIT position for the Spring 2026 semester only.

We are looking for someone who is studying communications, engineering, or equivalent courses, and has an interest in broadcast engineering and live broadcast technologies, and/or an interest in design, construction, and operation of complex broadcast systems.

The successful candidate must have a willingness to learn the inner workings of a local newsroom and how all departments in a TV station work to support each other. Before beginning, the intern *must be* enrolled in a college degree granting program, and *will be required* to show proof of enrollment in an internship course within that program.

12-15 hours per week on site. Ability to work Monday through Friday are required; days and times will vary and be set in agreement with supervisor.

To be considered for this job you must apply online at:

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

No calls.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

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Broadcast Systems
Tvu Live Packs
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The Company
HQ: Irving, TX
5,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

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.

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