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Hearst

Intern

Sacramento, CA

$20/hr

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following ...

Hearst Television

Intern

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$20/hr

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following ...

Hearst

Intern

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$20/hr

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following ...

Hearst

Intern

Sacramento, CA

$20/hr

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following ...

Hearst

Intern

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$20/hr

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following ...

Hearst Newspapers

Intern

Sacramento, CA

$20/hr

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following ...

Hearst

Intern (Fall)

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$20/hr

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following ...

Hearst Television

Intern (Fall)

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$20/hr

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following ...

Hearst

Intern (Fall)

Sacramento, CA

$20/hr

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following ...

Hearst Newspapers

Intern (Fall)

Sacramento, CA

$20/hr

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following ...

Hearst

Intern (Fall)

Sacramento, CA

$20/hr

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following ...

Hearst

Intern (Fall)

Sacramento, CA

$20/hr

As an intern, you'll learn what it's like to work with a collaborative team across multiple ... Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following ...

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A Newsroom Intern assists professional journalists and editors in gathering, researching, and producing news content for various media platforms, such as print, digital, radio, or television. Interns may help with tasks like fact-checking, conducting interviews, writing articles, and supporting the editorial process. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced news environment and helps interns develop skills in reporting, editing, and multimedia production. Newsroom internships are valuable for students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in journalism.

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As a Newsroom Intern, you will often assist with a wide range of tasks, including researching stories, conducting interviews, fact-checking, and supporting editors with content production. Interns may also help with drafting articles, attending editorial meetings, and contributing to social media updates. While assignments can vary daily, you'll likely gain exposure to different beats such as local news, politics, or culture, offering a comprehensive view of newsroom operations. Collaboration with reporters, editors, and other interns is common, providing a valuable learning environment and opportunities to build a professional network.

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WAVY Unpaid Newsroom Intern, Fall 2026

WAVY Unpaid Newsroom Intern, Fall 2026

Nexstar Media Group

Portsmouth, VA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

Nexstar Media Group rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 98 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 65 rated media

Job description

WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX43 is searching for a dynamic NEWSROOM INTERN who wants to gain experience in a newsroom including, but not limited to: working the assignment desk; assisting producers with writing and prep for newscasts; working with editors to prep newscasts; working with photographers and reporters in the newsroom and in the field (to include shooting, editing and prep for the final on-air stories).
This is an UNPAID / FOR-CREDIT position for the Fall semester 2026 only.
We are looking for someone who has completed journalism courses, understands journalistic integrity, and has a passion for the field. Familiarity with newswriting software, shooting video for news, and working knowledge of video editing software preferred, but not required. Please include relevant coursework in resume/application.
The successful candidate must have a willingness to learn the inner workings of a local newsroom and how all departments in a TV station work to support each other. Before beginning, the intern *must be* enrolled in a college degree granting program, and *will be required* to show proof of enrollment in an internship course within that program.
12-15 hours per week on site. Ability to work a varying schedule Sunday through Saturday required; days and times will vary and be set in agreement with supervisor.
Applications close July 1, 2026.
To be considered for this job you must apply online at:
https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
No calls.
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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.

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Broadcasting

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1996

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