Unpaid Reporting Internship

Nexstar Media Inc.

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NC-High Point 2005 Francis Street (Tribune-WGHP) Until 9/6/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

WGHP-TV (FOX8), the FOX affiliate serving the Piedmont Triad, is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Broadcast Reporting Internship. This unpaid, highly competitive position is designed for college seniors seeking hands-on experience reporting and producing compelling local stories for television and digital platforms.

The internship allows one standout candidate to learn from award-winning journalists, strengthen on-air presentation skills and build a strong resume reel. Interns will learn how to write, shoot and edit reporter packages, develop enterprise story ideas, conduct interviews, report for digital and social platforms and observe how a professional newsroom operates under daily deadlines.

This internship is on site at FOX8 in High Point and requires 16 to 24 hours per week. Reliable transportation is required. Applicants must submit an on-air resume reel with their application.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must commit to 16 to 24 hours a week

• Must have reliable transportation to the station in High Point

• Must submit an on-air resume reel to be considered

• Strong writing and communication skills required

• Must be willing to collaborate and take feedback

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

About this role

Summary

Assist in reporting, producing stories for TV and digital platforms, gain newsroom experience

Job title

Unpaid Reporting Internship

Experience level

student

Industry

media

Location requirements

On-site in High Point, NC, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

writingcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

reportingbroadcastdigital platformsstorytellinginterviewing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

High Point, NC, USA

On-site City