Nexstar Media

Position Overview:

Louisiana First News in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking motivated and enthusiastic college students for an internship in our Sales Department at Fox 44, NBC 33, CW 21, ZTV and LouisianaFirstNews.com. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in media sales, marketing, and client relations within a fast-paced broadcast environment.

What You’ll Experience:

• How media advertising works across TV, digital, and streaming platforms
• Up close experience with client research, proposal building, and campaign planning
• Exposure to sales support tools like WideOrbit, Nielsen ratings, and CRM systems
• The importance of collaboration between sales, creative, and production teams
• Professional communication and presentation skills in a corporate media setting

Qualifications:

• Current college student
• Pursuing a degree in Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Business, Media, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn
• Able to receive academic credit for the internship
• Available 10-20 hours per week for the duration of the semester

Additional Info:

This internship is unpaid and must be completed for college credit. Candidates should have reliable transportation.