Nexstar Media Group-posted 2 months ago
Intern
Metairie, LA
5,001-10,000 employees
Broadcasting and Content Providers

WGNO, the ABC affiliate in New Orleans, is Southeast Louisiana's trusted source for local news, sports, and weather. It serves the city and 13 surrounding parishes with coverage that informs, inspires, and connects our community. This internship is ideal for a college senior eager to gain real-world experience in sports journalism. The selected intern will receive hands-on training across various platforms, including on-air sports reporting, digital content production, and multimedia storytelling. This is a unique opportunity to build a solid foundation in both broadcast and digital sports coverage inside a fast-paced, professional newsroom.

  • Report, write, and edit compelling sports stories in line with Nexstar Media Group and Associated Press standards
  • Assist with shooting and editing highlights, interviews, and stand-ups
  • Post and manage sports content on wgno.com, optimizing it for SEO and timeliness
  • Create engaging sports content for social media, including graphics and real-time updates during games
  • Pitch story ideas that spotlight athletes, teams, rivalries, and unique moments in the local sports world
  • Embrace the challenge of covering breaking sports news and telling impactful feature stories
  • Be curious, ask questions, and always look for a fresh angle
  • Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a passion for storytelling, especially in a sports context
  • Uphold journalistic integrity and accuracy at all times
  • A deep love for high school, college, and professional sports
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • A willingness to learn newsroom systems and content management tools
  • Basic knowledge of editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere or similar)
  • Comfort working with cameras, microphones, and field equipment
  • The ability to collaborate in a deadline-driven, team-based environment
  • Physical ability to carry equipment and work in fast-paced, often outdoor, sports settings
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and game days
  • Hands-on experience in sports journalism
  • Opportunity to contribute to Friday Night Football, Sportszone, and digital sports content across WGNO platforms
  • Feedback, training, and a final written evaluation upon completion of the internship
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