Nexstar Media

The primary role of the NewsNation Digital News Intern is to support the network’s digital team in ensuring that the network’s digital platforms are updated with stories and content which educates, engages, and entertains the audience. The digital news intern will work under the direct supervision of digital producers and collaborate with the larger news team to create and curate content across television and digital to best serve the growing audience of NewsNation.

This internship is offered by NewsNation/Nexstar Media Group in partnership with The T. Howard Foundation. The Summer 2024 Internship dates are June 3, 2024 – August 23, 2024 (11 weeks)

The NewsNation Digital News intern will:

• Learn NewsNation digital platforms (website, mobile & smart TV app, email newsletters, social media)
• Conduct research
• Pitch story ideas
• Fact-checking stories
• Help draft stories with compelling headlines and inclusive of dynamic photo and visual elements
• Clip broadcast segments for publishing across all digital platforms and social media channels
• Utilize SEO best practices

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without a Visa or sponsorship
• The ability to work at NewsNation’s Chicago office
• Must have proficient writing skills
• Must have experience with video editing for social media

Desired Characteristics

• Ideal Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.
• Must be a team player
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to take feedback and constructive criticism

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