WAVY Unpaid Sports Intern, Spring 2027

@ Nexstar Media Inc.
Nexstar Media Inc.nexstarmediainc..com

WAVY Unpaid Sports Intern, Spring 2027

Portsmouth, VA
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 is a local TV station with a sports department. The internship offers hands-on experience in sports reporting, video editing, and newsroom collaboration. It is unpaid, for college credit, requiring enrollment proof. Schedule varies; 12-15 hours/week onsite.

Requirements

  • Completed journalism courses
  • Knowledge of video editing software
  • Willing to learn newsroom operations
  • Passion for sports and news
  • Enrolled in college degree program

Qualifications

  • Understanding of journalistic integrity
  • Familiarity with editing software
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work flexible schedule
  • Enrolled in internship program

Full job description

WAVY Unpaid Sports Intern, Spring 2027


WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX43 is searching for a dynamic SPORTS INTERN who wants to learn the inner workings of a newsroom and Sports Department including, but not limited to: Writing, shooting, and editing for sports reports in newscasts. The intern will be working with photographers and sports reporters in the newsroom and in the field to prep for the final on-air stories, as well as experiencing other departments and aspects of a TV station.

This is an UNPAID / FOR-CREDIT position for the Spring 2027 semester only.


We are looking for someone who has completed journalism and TV Production courses, understands journalistic integrity, and has a passion for the field. Should have a working knowledge of video editing software like AVID/Final Cut Pro, but ADOBE Creative Suites is preferred. Familiarity with sports and newswriting software is a plus.


The successful candidate must have a willingness to learn the inner workings of a local newsroom and how all departments in a TV station work to support each other. Before beginning, the intern *must be* enrolled in a college degree-granting program, and *will be required* to show proof of enrollment in an internship course within that program.


12-15 hours per week on site. Ability to work a varying schedule Sunday through Saturday required; days and times will vary and be set in agreement with supervisor.


To be considered for this job you must apply online at:

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar


No telecommuting


No calls.


EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability


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