Sports Intern- Spring, 2027

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Metairie, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WGNO, the ABC affiliate in New Orleans, is seeking a college senior for a non-paid Spring 2027 sports journalism internship. The intern will receive hands-on training in on-air sports reporting, digital content production, and multimedia storytelling in a fast-paced professional newsroom. The role covers high school, college, and professional sports and contributes to Friday Night Football, Sportszone, and digital sports content across WGNO platforms. The intern will work directly with WGNO’s Sports Department. Sports Department leaders will oversee the intern’s progress, provide feedback and training, and deliver a final written evaluation. The internship requires enrollment at a college or university and eligibility to receive academic credit; the student is responsible for required documentation, and the academic advisor and institution determine the number of credit hours earned. Interns must commit to at least 20 hours per week for eight weeks, with some evening and weekend work based on sports event schedules.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a college or university and eligible to receive academic credit for the internship.
Commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week for eight weeks.
Have a deep interest in high school, college, and professional sports.
Have strong writing and communication skills.
Be willing to learn newsroom systems and content management tools.
Have basic knowledge of editing software, such as Adobe Premiere or similar.
Be comfortable using cameras, microphones, and field equipment.
Be able to collaborate in a deadline-driven, team-based environment.
Be physically able to carry equipment and work in fast-paced, often outdoor sports settings.
Be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and game days.

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 stories about local athletes, teams, rivalries, and notable moments.
Cover breaking sports news and develop feature stories.
Maintain curiosity and seek fresh angles for sports coverage.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and passion for sports storytelling.
Uphold journalistic integrity and accuracy.
Perform other duties as assigned.