WGNO ABC News in New Orleans is Southeast Louisiana’s source for local news and weather. Covering the City of New Orleans and 13 surrounding parishes/counties, WGNO reports breaking news, crime updates and community news that matters.
This Summer, 2025 internship is for a college senior interested in practical experience in digital journalism. The intern will gain hands-on experience and knowledge in a blend of areas including, but not limited to, digital reporting, digital content management and social media.
At WGNO, the digital news intern will:
· Report and write stories in accordance with Nexstar Media and Associated Press writing standards
· Edit stories
· Post content on our website and manage the website
· Love breaking news and the challenge of reporting a big story
· Create engaging social media content with graphics, wit and timeliness
· Be curious and want to learn
· Possess journalistic integrity
You’ll be expected to:
· Contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
· Ensure that everything we publish meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
· Research and analyze background information for a variety of topics. This goes hand in hand with daily reporting and editing
· Pitch on-brand local and trending stories
· Learn and use effective content management
· Be comfortable working with different technology
· Demonstrate top-notch communication skills with co-workers and the public
· Meet the physical demands of the job
· And of course, perform other duties as assigned
Internship details:
· Interns must be college students in their senior year and will receive college credit for their internship experience
· The student is aware that this is a non-paid internship for Summer, 2025
· Students are expected to obtain and complete any forms necessary to receive college credit
· The intern’s college academic advisor and institution determine the amount of credit available
· Station department heads will oversee the internship to evaluate, monitor and assess the intern’s progress and ensure they are receiving the proper training
· The student is responsible for their own transportation
· Each internship requires a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks
· Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor
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Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
