Unpaid News Intern

Nexstar Media Inc.

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KS, Wichita Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 12, 2026 Last posted March 12, 2026
Job description

KSN is looking for college students who are excited to learn more about the world of TV news! The unpaid internship is a step into the professional broadcast journalism world. Collegiate TV production experience is not necessary. We are looking for interns who have had at least a few journalism classes (print or broadcast) or have strong high school journalism classes/experience.

Internship includes shadowing and working alongside multiple team members to learn many different skills in the newsroom. Interns could shadow and work alongside producers, photographers, reporters, digital team members, and other newsroom team members, learning about writing, researching, photojournalism, video editing, and producing newscasts.

This is an unpaid internship and must be done in conjunction with a degree-based program, for college credit. This internship is designed for college students who are in the early to middle stages of their collegiate careers. (Our paid internships are limited and reserved for upper-level students ready for more rigorous work in the newsroom.)

 

Position is located in Wichita, Kansas, and will remain open until filled. There is no “normal” schedule in a newsroom, so expect odd hours, including weekends, evenings or early mornings. We will be respectful of your college course schedule in your weekly internship schedule. We have hired some of our previous rock-star interns for paid part-time or full-time work – this is a great way to get your foot in the door!

Internship Details:

  • Each internship is for 16-25 hours per week for up to 15 weeks
  • Will be well supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience
  • Students are expected to obtain and complete any forms necessary to receive credit for the internship experience
  • Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor

Requirements & Skills:

  • Enrolled in an accredited school, college, or university
  • Be of moderate skill level due to complexity of projects
  • Expected to work 2-3 shifts per week, hours may vary  
  • A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn
  • Previous internship experience a plus, but not required
  • Fluency in English, bilingual Spanish a plus

SCAM ALERT:

Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com).  Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.

About this role

Summary

Assist newsroom team with writing, research, photojournalism, video editing, and producing news at flexible hours.

Job title

Unpaid News Intern

Experience level

moderate skill level

Industry

media

Location requirements

Wichita, Kansas; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Englishwillingness to learncollaborative

Preferred skills

bilingual Spanishinternship experience

Specializations

print journalismbroadcast journalismdigital mediavideo editingresearch
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Wichita, KS, USA

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