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Nexstar Media Group

Unpaid Intern

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What they do

A Social Media Strategist or Specialist develops strategies for using social media and networking sites in company marketing and advertising.

$65,447 / year median in Illinois

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

WMBD/WYZZ
Peoria-Bloomington, IL area is seeking motivated and enthusiastic college students for an internship in our News Department. We are committed to developing the next generation of media and digital journalists. As an intern you will gain valuable experience in a digital and broadcast newsroom. Interns will gain industry and organizational skills through daily job assignments over the summer
What You'll Experience:
How news media works across TV, digital, and streaming platforms. Receive constructive feedback on progress throughout internship. Develop content for both online and on-air. The importance of collaboration between talent and production teams. Professional communication and presentation skills in a media setting.
Qualifications:
Current college student. Pursuing a degree in Communication, Business, Media, or a related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn. Able to receive academic credit for the internship. Available 10-20 hours per week for the duration of the semester.
Additional Info:
This internship is unpaid and must be completed for college credit . Candidates should have reliable transportation. 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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.