Unpaid News Intern

Nexstar Media Inc.

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NY, Rochester Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 23, 2026 Last posted May 23, 2026
Job description

WROC- TV/News 8 offers year-round opportunity for students to apply classroom theory to practical experience. Our internship program allows students to experience firsthand the reality of working in the radio broadcasting industry. Interns can test their creative talent, exercise their analytical skills and increase their understanding of broadcasting operations and trends.

The WROC-TV/RochesterFirst News 8 internship program offers opportunities in the areas of News, Promotion, Digital Media, Sales, Weather and Sports. Our internships offer meaningful educational and work experiences designed to meet the academic and career goals of the intern. Our management team will teach and encourage, but it’s up to the student to bring the enthusiasm to learn. Because internships at WROC-TV News 8 are designed for learning experiences only, they are unpaid.

Eligibility:

  • 18 years of age

  • Enrolled in an accredited school, college or university

  • Able to provide a letter from the student’s school stating that the student will be granted credit for the internship.


 

About this role

Summary

Assist in news, promotion, digital media, sales, weather, or sports internships for students.

Job title

Unpaid News Intern

Experience level

enrolled student

Industry

broadcasting

Location requirements

NY, Rochester; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

enrolled in schoolenrollment verificationenthusiasm

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

newsdigital mediabroadcastingsportsweather
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rochester, NY, USA

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