Sports Intern- Summer, 2026

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Metairie, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. What You’ll Do as a Sports Intern at WGNO: At WGNO Sports, we cover everything from Friday night high school football to college rivalries and professional teams. As our intern, you’ll be immersed in the fast-paced world of sports journalism and expected to:

Requirements

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
Interns must commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks, with flexibility to work some nights and weekends based on sports event schedules.
Interns must be enrolled in a college or university and eligible to receive academic credit for the internship.
All required documentation is the responsibility of the student.

Responsibilities

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
Other duties as assigned—we’re a team and we jump in where needed!