What are the responsibilities and job description for the NewsNation News Internship Summer 2025 (Chicago, DC, New York) position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
Are you a curious, passionate, energetic, and hardworking undergraduate or graduate student majoring in journalism or communications who is looking for a hands-on learning experience which will help you to further prepare you for an exciting career in journalism? Would you enjoy the opportunity to work at a national cable news network supporting editorial newsgathering or production?
NewsNation is looking for interns for Summer 2025. The paid internships will run from approximately, June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025.
Selected interns will work on one of our NewsNation programs, in a bureau, or on a production team. Interns will also attend trainings and workshops which help them further understand the editorial, business, programming, and technological aspects of a 24-hour news organization.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Conducting research
Pitching stories
Identifying prospective guests
Helping source video from social media
Desktop editing of videos
Creating graphics
Writing scripts
Desired Characteristics
Ideal Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.
Must be a team player
Must be self-motivated
Must be able to take feedback and constructive criticism
Salary Range: $16.20 - $18.00 Hourly (salary range varies by city)
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
NewsNation is looking for interns for Summer 2025. The paid internships will run from approximately, June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025.
Selected interns will work on one of our NewsNation programs, in a bureau, or on a production team. Interns will also attend trainings and workshops which help them further understand the editorial, business, programming, and technological aspects of a 24-hour news organization.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Conducting research
Pitching stories
Identifying prospective guests
Helping source video from social media
Desktop editing of videos
Creating graphics
Writing scripts
Desired Characteristics
Ideal Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.
Must be a team player
Must be self-motivated
Must be able to take feedback and constructive criticism
Salary Range: $16.20 - $18.00 Hourly (salary range varies by city)
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Salary : $16 - $18
