Are you passionate about weather and interested in a career in broadcast journalism? WGNO News is now accepting applications for its Spring, 2027 Weather Internship Program. This internship provides college students with hands-on experience in a fast-paced television newsroom, working directly with our award-winning Weather Department.
Interns will gain practical exposure to forecasting, daily operations, and on-air weather production. This is an excellent opportunity for students seeking real-world training and mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
Internship Details:
- Department: Weather
- Semester: Spring, 2027
- Compensation: Unpaid (must receive academic credit)
- Eligibility: Open to college or university students who are eligible to receive credit
- Schedule: Based on academic program requirements and availability
What You’ll Experience:
- Participate in the day-to-day operations of a working weather team
- Collaborate with meteorologists, reporters, producers, and photojournalists
- Work on projects that may include forecasting preparation, graphics creation, and assisting with live weather segments
- Receive direct supervision and feedback in a meaningful, educational environment
Requirements & Qualifications:
- College junior or senior enrolled in a broadcast journalism, meteorology, communications, or related program
- Internship must be for school credit
- Demonstrated interest or experience in media production or weather coverage
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Previous internship experience is a plus
- Must adhere to all company safety protocols and guidelines
- Expected to maintain the confidentiality of company operations and proprietary information
This internship is ideal for motivated students eager to learn and grow in the world of broadcast weather. Apply now and take the first step toward your future in media.
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Skills Required
- College junior or senior enrolled in broadcast journalism, meteorology, communications, or a related program
- Internship must be completed for academic credit
- Eligible to receive college or university credit
- Demonstrated interest or experience in media production or weather coverage
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Adherence to company safety protocols and guidelines
- Maintain confidentiality of company operations and proprietary information
- Previous internship experience
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.
