Paid Intern

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Syracuse, NY invites qualified students to join the WSYR-TV Newschannel 9 Internship Program. Interns gain exposure to News, Creative Services, Production, and Community Development through a hands-on learning experience.

The program runs 16 hours per week for 15 weeks, with supervision and a meaningful learning experience. Upon completion, a written evaluation is provided by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be senior in their last year of concentrated study.
• Advanced skill level due to complexity of projects.
• Expected to work two eight hour shifts per week.
• A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn.
• Previous internship experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Internship is 16 hours per week for 15 weeks.
• Will be well supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience.
• Completion will be evaluated through a written internship supervisor review.

Skills

Senior in final year

Willingness to learn

Collaborative worker

Strong communication

Previous internship experience a plus

Education

Broadcast journalism/communications concentration

Job description

WSYR-TV Newschannel 9 Internship Program

WSYR-TV Newschannel 9, the Nexstar ABC television affiliate in Syracuse, NY has internships available for qualified students studying broadcast journalism, video production, and other communication degrees.

Several departments may choose to accept interns, including but not necessarily limited to: News, Creative Services, Production, and Community Development.

Internship Details

Each internship is for 16 hours per week for 15 weeks.

Will be well supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience.

Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor.

Requirements & Skills

• Must be senior in their last year of concentrated study
• Be of advanced skill level due to complexity of projects
• Expected to work two eight hour shifts per week
• A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn
• Previous internship experience a plus

Compensation

Compensation: $16.00 per hour

Company Overview

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units.

Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.

Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network.

The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.

For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.