Sports Intern- Spring, 2027

Nexstar Media Group • Metairie, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WGNO, the ABC affiliate in New Orleans, is offering a non-paid Spring 2027 internship for college seniors interested in sports journalism. The intern will gain hands-on experience in broadcast and digital sports coverage, including on-air reporting, digital content production, and multimedia storytelling in a professional newsroom. Interns will work with WGNO’s Sports Department covering high school, college, and professional sports, and contribute to Friday Night Football, Sportszone, and digital content across WGNO platforms.

The internship requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks, with flexibility to work some nights and weekends according to sports event schedules. Interns must be enrolled at a college or university and eligible to receive academic credit. The student is responsible for required documentation; the academic advisor and institution determine the number of credit hours. Sports Department leaders will oversee progress, provide training and feedback, and provide a final written evaluation.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a college or university and eligible to receive academic credit for the internship.
• Must commit to at least 20 hours per week for 8 weeks.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn newsroom systems and content management tools.
• Basic knowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere or similar.
• Comfort working with cameras, microphones, and field equipment.
• 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.
• Strong work ethic, curiosity, and passion for storytelling, especially sports journalism.

Nice To Haves

• A deep interest in high school, college, and professional sports.
• College senior status.

Responsibilities

• Report, write, and edit sports stories in accordance 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 sports content for social media, including graphics and real-time game updates.
• Pitch story ideas about athletes, teams, rivalries, and distinctive local sports moments.
• Cover breaking sports news and develop feature stories.
• Maintain journalistic integrity and accuracy.
• Work with the Sports Department on high school, college, and professional sports coverage, including Friday Night Football, Sportszone, and digital content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed