Fall Intern - News

Job Description

Fall 2022 Unpaid News Internship

WKRG Mobile, AL

Company Overview:

Nexstar Media Group is America's largest local television and media company with 200 full power stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets addressing US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar's platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Nexstar Media Group Inc. is the parent company of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. & Nexstar Digital LLC. Learn more at www.nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

WKRG-TV News 5 is currently accepting applications for a limited number of Fall 2022 Unpaid Internships.

Qualifications for the Fall 2022 Unpaid News Internship:

Unpaid Internships with WKRG-TV / wkrg.com are HIGHLY SELECTIVE.
Our most recent Summer 2022 Internship Cohort included students from ten different universities across the USA and overseas.

All Fall 2022 Internships are IN-PERSON and based at our main broadcast & digital studios in Mobile, Alabama.

All unpaid internships are SUPERVISED. Each intern's station supervisor will oversee the intern's attendance and performance to evaluate, monitor, and assess the intern's progress and ensure they are receiving the proper education/training.

Students who must earn academic credit to participate will receive priority consideration for positions in the cohort. Students are expected to obtain and complete any forms necessary to receive credit for the internship experience. The intern's college/university academic advisor (and institution guidelines) determines the amount of credit available (and subsequently, the amount of time an intern will be available on a weekly basis). The station intern supervisor will take into account each intern's availability to establish a work schedule which provides for an enriching experience.

The intern is responsible for their own transportation.

APPLY NOW to secure a Fall 2022 Internship position:

An application is required.

The application must be submitted via the Nexstar Careers portal at https://www.nexstar.tv/careers/ no later than 5pm CST, Thursday, August 18, 2022.

After submitting your application online, please email a copy of your resume to WKRG News Director Gene Kirkconnell at jobs@wkrg.com. The body of that email should include a short note explaining why you are interested in participating in the Fall 2022 internship program. Also, in that email, offer up several timeslots which are convenient for you to participate in a video conference to interview for the position.

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES for Fall 2022 Internship Applicants:

Applications, interviews, and acceptance are conducted on a rolling basis.

Fall 2022 Internship Cohort positions will be filled by qualified candidates on a first come, first serve basis. When available internship slots are filled, the application process will be closed. This may occur BEFORE the deadlines and dates posted below.

The sooner you apply THIS SUMMER, the sooner you will be interviewed, the sooner you will learn if you have been accepted into the program.

Here are some important dates and deadlines of which to be aware:

Monday 4 July 2022 - Application Period Opens

Thursday 18 August 2022 - Application Period Closes on or, per rolling acceptance, before this date

Thursday 25 August 2022 - Finalist Interview Period Concludes on or, per rolling acceptance, before this date

Tuesday 30 August 2022 - Internship Participant Acceptance Notification Period Closes on or, per rolling acceptance, before this date

August 2022 – Group Internship Orientation Session (via Video Conference Call on a Day/Time TBD)

LEARNING OUTCOMES for the Fall 2022 Internship include:

Broaden understanding of journalism and the media industry and employment opportunities in the field.

Improve craft skills applicable to the student's course of study and intended career.

Develop contacts in the industry to facilitate mentoring and career connections.

More Details About the Fall 2022 Internship:

The program is a great fit for students who aspire to careers in

News/Journalism (multi-media journalists, producers, videographers, reporters, anchors, etc.),

Weather (on-camera Meteorologists, weather producers), and

Production (newscast and live program directors, audio operators, graphics creators & operators, video editors, etc.), and other disciplines.

It might also be a good fit for students who aspire to careers which interact with editorial professionals or careers in content marketing, public relations, marketing, and promotions.

Students majoring in fields of study including Journalism, Broadcasting, Digital Content, Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences, English, Creative Writing, Literature, Pre-Law, Political Science, and Criminal Justice are encouraged to apply.

With What Should I Be Familiar Before I Begin the Fall 2022 Internship?

It is not required, but it would be very beneficial if you have already engaged in some coursework and/or practical work in the following areas:

Writing – Arrive to the internship with a basic working understanding of AP style & standards for text articles and broadcast scripts. The internship will teach you how to hone your writing to craft more compelling articles and scripts which adhere to professional formats and standards.

Video Acquisition – Arrive to the internship able to capture video, natural sound, and interviews on your phone or camera. The internship will teach you how to develop your eye and ear to identify and capture even stronger elements for your stories.

Video Editing – Arrive to the internship knowing how to use a timeline-based software editing program like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro. The internship will teach you how to organize, shape, and sharpen the material you capture into lucid, stronger visual stories.

Meeting Deadlines – Journalism is driven by delivering assignments in a timely fashion. The pace is very fast. Assignments often change with little notice. You should be prepared to participate nimbly and with flexibility to fully experience how professionals in our organization conduct their business and meet their responsibilities.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvpo6m-3-138-199-50-42 in your application.