# WAVY Unpaid Newsroom Intern, Spring 2027 at Nexstar

- Company: Nexstar
- Location: Portsmouth, VA
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-10-02
- Apply: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar/job/VA-Portsmouth/WAVY-Unpaid-Newsroom-Intern--Spring-2027_REQ-43212
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/wavy-unpaid-newsroom-intern-spring-2027-acc7c9cc

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Assist with assignment desk tasks and newscast preparation.
- Support producers, editors, photographers, and reporters.
- Participate in field reporting, filming, and video editing.

What they're looking for:

- Students enrolled in a degree program for Spring 2027.
- Candidates able to provide proof of internship course enrollment.
- Applicants with completed journalism coursework and professional integrity.
- Availability for 12-15 hours weekly on a flexible schedule.

Pay and perks:

- This is an unpaid, for-credit internship.

## Posting

WAVY-TV 10/ WVBT FOX43 is searching for a dynamic NEWSROOM INTERN who wants to gain experience in a newsroom including, but not limited to: working the assignment desk; assisting producers with writing and prep for newscasts; working with editors to prep newscasts; working with photographers and reporters in the newsroom and in the field (to include shooting, editing and prep for the final on-air stories).

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

We are looking for someone who has completed journalism courses, understands journalistic integrity, and has a passion for the field. Familiarity with newswriting software, shooting video for news, and working knowledge of video editing software preferred, but not required.

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

From Nexstar's public posting, laid out for reading by newgrad.ai with the wording unchanged. Check the original before you apply.

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