News Intern
Nexstar is currently offering an unpaid internship opportunity in our News Department at our Wichita Falls, Texas location. Interested applicants should apply to this open position on www.texomashomepage.com please include a resume with the following information:
• Semester
o Spring: February through April
o Summer: June through August
o Fall: October through December
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern
Requirements:
• Current college student or recent graduate.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite is a plus (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Able to work a minimum of 15 hours a week (unpaid).
• Enthusiasm to learn and a positive attitude.
• Desire to work on a team.
• Self-starter with proactive mindset.
News interns will spend their time shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments:
News
• Planning, organizing, editing, and reviewing materials for publication.
• Suggesting ideas for headlines.
• Assisting in research and verifying facts.
• Utilize social media platforms to promote stories.
• Collaborate with other reporters and staff.
• Participate in editorial meetings and contribute ideas.
Creative Services
• May assist in commercial shoots.
• May also assist in editing commercials.
Digital
• Learn about the digital advertising opportunities.
• May assist in creating digital ads.
EEO Statement:
• Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Top Skills
What We Do
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.
