The Virginia Association of Broadcasters (VAB) internship at WRIC will run from approximately Monday, June 3, through Friday, July 26, 2023. You can only apply for this internship if you were referred through the VAB. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following rotation duties

• Researching, pitching and reporting stories

• Helping find and process video from social media and other sources

• Shooting and editing video and photographs

• Writing scripts

• Producing television shows

• Producing digital channels

• Other assignments as deemed necessary by management

  Qualifications and requirements

• Must be a college student, junior or above, pursuing a degree at an accredited institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

• Ideal academic background include journalism, broadcast journalism, digital/new media studies, communications, marketing, public relations, production, English and social media

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without a Visa or sponsorship

Desired characteristics

• Self-motivated

• Must be able to take feedback and constructive criticism

• Curiosity and the willingness to learn

• Cooperate with teammates

• Detail-oriented and organized

• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Possess journalistic integrity

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to develop strong news judgment

The student shall

• Obtain and complete any forms necessary to receive college credit

• Abide by all safety rules and procedures of the company

• Exert best efforts in receiving training and cooperate with and follow the instructions of employees of the company

• Maintain strictly the confidences of company, customers and all information or data received regarding the company and any of its trade secrets or any other confidential business information received by the student

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.