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Why Intern with WKRG-TV / in Mobile, AL? + You will learn so much by observing and working with WKRG's Studio Production and Content Creation Teams. + You will gain experience in the production of live and pre-recorded programs and segments for presentation via broadcast, OTT, website, apps, and social media. + Particular focus is placed on leveling up competency and confidence in the use of the Ross Overdrive automated production system and Open Broadcast System (OBS) live streaming technology. + You will enhance your visual communication skills as you design and create graphics. + You will strengthen your editing skills as you cut lots of video with Adobe Premiere Pro. + You will have a blast when youu2019re not working, as the Gulf Coast has many beautiful beaches, other great attractions to see, and activities to enjoy. + Your internship experience could significantly strengthen your candidacy for full-time positions upon graduation. Qualifications for Summer 2026 Media Production Internships: Internships with WKRG-TV / are HIGHLY SELECTIVE. All Summer 2026 Media Production Internships are IN-PERSON and based at our main broadcast & digital studios in Mobile, Alabama. All internships are SUPERVISED. The internu2019s station supervisor will oversee the internu2019s attendance and performance to evaluate, monitor, and assess the internu2019s progress and ensure they are receiving the proper education/training. All internships are UNPAID. Students who must earn academic credit to participate will receive priority consideration for positions in the cohort. Students are expected to obtain and complete any forms necessary to receive credit for the internship experience. The internu2019s college/university academic advisor (and institution guidelines) determines the amount of credit available (and subsequently, the amount of time an intern will be available weekly). The station intern supervisor will consider each internu2019s availability to establish a work schedule that provides an enriching experience. The intern is responsible for their transportation. APPLY NOW to secure a Summer 2026 Media Production Internship position: An application is required. Go to the Nexstar Careers portal at and apply for a Summer 2026 Media Production Internship no later than 5pm CST, Monday, April 27, 2026. However, as interns are selected on a rolling basis, first-come / first-selected, we recommend you APPLY AS EARLY IN THE SPRING 2026 SEMESTER AS POSSIBLE. After submitting your application online, please email a copy of your resume to WKRG News Director Gene Kirkconnell at . The body of that email should include a short note explaining why you are interested in participating in the Summer 2026 internship program. Also, in that email, offer up several convenient timeslots for you to participate in a video conference to interview for the position. IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES for Summer 2026 Media Production Internship Applicants: Applications, interviews, and acceptance are conducted on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will fill Summer 2026 Media Production Internship Cohort positions on a first-come, first-selected basis. When available internship slots are filled, the application process will be closed. This may happen before the deadlines and dates posted below. The sooner you apply (by March 16, 2026, is recommended), the sooner you will be interviewed, and the sooner you will learn if you have been accepted into the program. Here are some important dates and deadlines of which to be aware: + Selected interns may begin their internship experience on or after Monday, May 4, 2026. + Selected interns should complete their internship experience on or before Friday, September 4, 2026. + Monday, February 16, 2026 - Application Period Opens + Monday, April 27, 2026 - Application Period Closes on or, per rolling acceptance, before this date + April 2026 u2013 Group Internship Orientation Session (via Video Conference Call on a Day/Time TBD) LEARNING OUTCOMES for the Summer 2026 Media Production Internship include: Broaden understanding and mastery of television, digital, and social media production skills. Increase confidence in collaborating with content creators and technical staff to create projects and achieve shared goals. Improve technical and creative craft skills applicable to the studentu2019s course of study and intended career. Depart the experience with professional work samples for use in your portfolio. Develop contacts in the industry to facilitate mentoring and career connections. More Details About Our Summer 2026 Internships: The program is an excellent fit for students aspiring to broadcast, digital, and social media content production and management careers. Students majoring in production, film, social media, communication arts, digital marketing, journalism, and similar fields of study are encouraged to apply. Itu2019s fun Our interns enjoy their experience on the job and take advantage of the wonderful area in which we live: the beaches, food, history, and culture. What Should I Be Familiar with Before I Begin the Summer 2026 Media Production Internship? The most successful applicants will have already engaged in coursework and/or some practical work in the following areas: Video Production u2013 Arrive to the internship with a basic working understanding of cameras, audio, switchers, graphics, etc. The internship will help you hone your aesthetic and technical production skills to meet professional formats and standards.Video Editing u2013 Arrive to the internship knowing the basics of how to use a timeline-based software editing program like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro. The internship will teach you how to organize, shape, and sharpen the material you edit into lucid, stronger visual stories. Meeting Deadlines u2013 Media Production is driven by delivering assignments in a timely fashion. The pace is very fast. Assignments often change with little notice. You should be prepared to participate nimbly and with flexibility to fully experience how professionals in our organization conduct their business and meet their responsibilities. Company Overview: Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks. The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 198 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCCu2019s UHF discount). The divisionu2019s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. The Digital Division operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company. The Networks Division operates WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and the home of NewsNation, multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information, please visit EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled 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 Americau2019s 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. Nexstaru2019s national television properties include The CW, Americau2019s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing u201cNews for All America,u201d popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Companyu2019s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and , 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.