Spring Intern - News

Job Description

WKRG-TV News 5 is currently accepting applications for a limited number of Spring 2025 Internships.

Why Intern with WKRG-TV / wkrg.com in Mobile, AL?
• You will learn so much by observing AND DOING.
• You will work with knowledgeable, friendly, generous teammates.
• You will participate with a diverse cohort of students from universities across the USA.
• You will have fun on the job.
• You will have a blast when you're not working, as our community has many beautiful beaches, other great attractions to see, and activities to enjoy.
• Your internship experience could significantly strengthen you as a candidate for full-time positions upon graduation.

Qualifications for the Spring 2025 Internship:

Internships with WKRG-TV / wkrg.com are HIGHLY SELECTIVE.

All Spring 2025 Internships are IN-PERSON and based at our main broadcast & digital studios in Mobile, Alabama.

All internships are SUPERVISED. The 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.

All internships are UNPAID.

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 Spring 2024 Internship position:

An application is required.

Go to the Nexstar Careers portal at https://www.nexstar.tv/careers/ and apply for Spring 2025 Unpaid News Internship no later than 5pm CST, Thursday, January 18, 2024.

However, as interns are selected on a rolling basis, first-come / first-selected, we recommend you APPLY BEFORE THE END OF THE FALL 2024 SEMESTER.

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 Spring 2025 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 Spring 2025 Internship Applicants:

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

Spring 2025 Internship Cohort positions will be filled by qualified candidates on a first come, first selected 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 (i.e. Fall 2024), the sooner you will be interviewed, and 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:

Selected interns may begin their internship experience on or after Wednesday 8 January 2025.

Selected interns must complete their internship experience on or before Friday 23 May 2025.

Tuesday 12 November 2024 - Application Period Opens

Friday, January 24, 2025 - Application Period Closes on or, per rolling acceptance, before this date

January 2025 – Group Internship Orientation Session (via Video Conference Call on a Day/Time TBD)

LEARNING OUTCOMES for the Spring 2025 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 Spring 2025 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.

It's fun!
Our interns enjoy their experience on the job and take advantage of the wonderful area in which we live; the beaches, food, history, and culture. Remember, if you intern with us during Spring 2023, you'll get to experience Mardi Gras!

With What Should I Be Familiar Before I Begin the Spring 2025 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-gkme98-18-225-72-181-42 in your application.