WKRN is now accepting News internship applications for the Summer 2026 semester. Our news department is accepting both news producer and videographer interns.
Our station unpaid news internship program allows for the most effective, impactful 8 weeks possible. We have written a loose curriculum that will teach you how to be the strongest producer or videographer possible while also allowing you to build your reel and resume.
Internship Details:
• Each internship requires a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks
• Interns will be supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience
• Upon completion of internship, the student will receive a written review by supervisor
• Interns are responsible for their own transportation
Requirements and Skills:
• All interns must be enrolled in college receiving course credit
• Knowledge of camera equipment and non-linear editing a plus
• Skilled in Broadcast and AP style writing
• Flexible in performing a variety of assignments and tasks
• Be a collaborative worker with willingness to learn
Intern duties include but not limited to:
• Assist/shadow reporters, news, and digital producers
• Answer viewer calls
• Transcribe interviews
• Research stories for on-air and online
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units.
Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.
Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All Americans,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network.
The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.
