Digital Media Intern (In-Person) Fall 2026)

Summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that operates various media platforms. They are seeking a Digital Media Intern for Fall 2026 to gain experience in writing, search engine optimization, and live streaming while working with the Digital Content Team in Mobile, AL.

Responsibilities

• Learn by observing and working with WKRG's Digital Content Team
• Gain writing, search engine optimization, and live streaming skills
• Gain visual communication skills as you select and design graphics to appear on WKRG.com articles

Skills

• Students who must earn academic credit to participate will receive priority consideration for positions in the cohort
• The intern is responsible for their transportation
• Successful applicants will have already engaged in some coursework and/or practical work in writing
• Arrive to the internship with a basic working understanding of AP style & standards for text articles and broadcast scripts
• Meeting Deadlines – Journalism is driven by delivering assignments in a timely fashion
• 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
• Though not required, it's beneficial if you have already engaged in some coursework and/or practical work in Video Editing
• Arrive to the internship knowing how to use a timeline-based software editing program like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro
• Video Acquisition – Arrive to the internship able to capture video, natural sound, and interviews on your phone or camera

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Students who must earn academic credit to participate will receive priority consideration for positions in the cohort
• The intern is responsible for their transportation
• Successful applicants will have already engaged in some coursework and/or practical work in writing
• Arrive to the internship with a basic working understanding of AP style & standards for text articles and broadcast scripts
• Meeting Deadlines – Journalism is driven by delivering assignments in a timely fashion
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Though not required, it's beneficial if you have already engaged in some coursework and/or practical work in Video Editing
• Arrive to the internship knowing how to use a timeline-based software editing program like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro
• Video Acquisition – Arrive to the internship able to capture video, natural sound, and interviews on your phone or camera

Benefits

• You will learn so much by observing and working with WKRG's Digital Content Team.
• You will gain writing, search engine optimization, and live streaming skills.
• You will gain visual communication skills as you select and design graphics to appear on WKRG.com articles.
• You will have a blast when you’re not working, as the Gulf Coast 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.
• Students who must earn academic credit to participate will receive priority consideration for positions in the cohort.
• 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.
• 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 weekly).
• The station intern supervisor will consider each intern’s availability to establish a work schedule that provides an enriching experience.
• The program is an excellent fit for students aspiring to digital content production and management careers.
• Students majoring in journalism, social media, communication arts, digital marketing, and similar fields of study are encouraged to apply.
• Selected interns may begin their internship experience on or after Monday, August 10, 2026.
• Selected interns should complete their internship experience on or before Friday, December 18, 2026.
• August 2026 – Group Internship Orientation Session (via Video Conference Call on a Day/Time TBD)