WAVY Unpaid Hampton Roads Show/Production Intern, Spring 2027
WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX43/The CW Hampton Roads is searching for a dynamic HAMPTON ROADS SHOW/PRODUCTION INTERN who wants to work alongside producers to plan and prep our daily lifestyle and entertainment show, and directors on technical production. Duties would include working in the show rundown daily (writing/graphics creation), floor directing during the show, greeting and putting mics on guests, prop set up and take down, re-set/wrap set after each show, moving cameras, kitchen cleanup, posting stories to the website, social media content creation.
This is an UNPAID / FOR-CREDIT position for the Spring 2027 semester only.
We are looking for someone with courses completed in communications, TV production, journalism, theater or related field. Must have the ability to stay calm under tight deadlines and use good communication skills with the team and guests of the show.
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 *morning* hours per week on site: Monday through Friday. Specific 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 telecommuting
No calls.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
#LI-Onsite
Skills Required
- Must be enrolled in a college degree-granting program
- Must provide proof of enrollment in an internship course within the degree program
- Completed coursework in communications, television production, journalism, theater, or a related field
- Ability to remain calm under tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills with team members and guests
- Availability for 12–15 morning hours per week, Monday through Friday, onsite
- Willingness to learn local newsroom and television-station operations
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insights
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.
