Nexstar Media Group

NewsNation Summer 2024 Internship (Chicago, New York, DC)


Pay$15.80 - $17.00 / hour
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: REQ-30259

      Are you a curious, passionate, energetic, and hardworking undergraduate or graduate student majoring in journalism or communications who is looking for a hands-on learning experience which will help you to further prepare you for an exciting career in journalism? Would you enjoy the opportunity to work at a national cable news network supporting editorial newsgathering or production?

      NewsNation is looking for interns for Summer 2024. The paid internships will run from approximately June 3, 2024 – August 23, 2024 (11 weeks)

      Selected interns will work on one of our NewsNation programs, in a bureau, or on a production team. Interns will also attend trainings and workshops which help them further understand the editorial, business, programming, and technological aspects of a 24-hour news organization.

      Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

      Conducting research

      Pitching stories

      Identifying prospective guests

      Helping source video from social media

      Desktop editing of videos

      Creating graphics

      Writing scripts

      Qualifications/Requirements

      Must be pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress.

      Current class standing of junior or above

      Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

      Must be 18 years of age or older

      Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without a Visa or sponsorship

      The ability to work at NewsNation headquarters in Chicago, NY or DC

      Salary Range: $15.80 - $17.00 Hourly (salary range varies by city)

      Desired Characteristics

      Ideal Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.

      Must be a team player

      Must be self-motivated

      Must be able to take feedback and constructive criticism

      Interns will be placed at a show or unit as follows:

      NewsNation HR/Recruitment/Newsroom

      #LI-Onsite

  • About the company

      Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a publicly traded American telecommunications company with headquarter offices in Irving, Texas, New York City, and Chicago.

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