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Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

News Intern

Broadcast JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Fall 2026Joplin, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and eligible to receive academic credit for the internship, as required by their educational institution.
  • Proof of enrollment is required.
  • Applicants must have their own transportation and a flexible schedule.
  • Background checks are required.
  • Interns must work a specified schedule and wear business attire.

Responsibilities

  • Gain firsthand experience of how a television station news department operates.
  • Spend time in key areas such as News Operations, Production, and Digital Operations.
  • Complete a post-internship survey at the conclusion of the internship.
  • Submit a brief written reflection regarding the internship experience.

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrate professionalism and strive to reach a high standard of excellence.
  • Possess a strong collaborative spirit and understand the vision and creativity necessary to produce a newscast.
  • Demonstrate strong comprehensive writing and communication skills.

About the Company

Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Nexstar operates the largest portfolio of local TV stations in the United States, owning 197 stations that air in many markets and are affiliated with major networks. It earns revenue from selling advertising time and from retransmission fees paid by cable and satellite providers that carry its signals. Beyond traditional TV, it owns digital media properties and runs NewsNation, as well as The Hill, expanding its reach online. Its goal is to provide broad access to news and entertainment across local markets while growing its digital footprint and maintaining steady revenue from advertising and distribution fees.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Irving, TX
Founded
1996

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