News Unpaid Summer Internship
About The Position
Are you a college student passionate about journalism, storytelling, and the fast-paced world of television news? Louisiana First News (FOX 44/NBC 33/CW 21/ZTV) a television news station in Baton Rouge, LA, is offering an exciting internship opportunity in our newsroom for motivated, curious, and driven students. About the Internship: As a Newsroom Intern, you’ll gain valuable behind-the-scenes exposure to the daily operations of a broadcast newsroom. This internship is designed to give students practical experience while working alongside experienced journalists, producers, and assignment editors.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a college or university program (Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or related field preferred)
- Strong interest in television news and storytelling
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative and work in a deadline-driven environment
- Availability to intern 10–15 hours per week
Responsibilities
- Assist reporters, producers, and digital teams in story research and development
- Help with logging interviews, organizing scripts, and gathering visual elements
- Attend editorial meetings and contribute to story ideas
- Shadow field crews on shoots and live reports (as available)
- Support the digital news team with web and social media content
- Learn industry-standard tools and newsroom software
Benefits
- Real-world newsroom experience
- Mentorship from industry professionals
- A chance to build your portfolio and resume
- Insight into career paths in broadcast and digital journalism
- Possible future employment within Nexstar Media Group
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
