• WAVY Unpaid Sales & Marketing (Social Media…

    Nexstar Media Group (Portsmouth, VA)


    WAVY Unpaid Sales & Marketing (Social Media-focused) Intern. Summer 2026

     

    WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 is searching for a dynamic SALES & MARKETING INTERN who wants to make a difference for clients trying to grow their business through advertising with a top local TV station, along with our website and social media platforms. The intern will assist the sales team in creation of sales one-sheets, assist in planning of special sales projects, perform ratings research, assist staff in prep for sales calls, and work with clients on social media strategy.

     

    This is an UNPAID / FOR-CREDIT position for the Summer semester 2026 only.

     

    We are looking for someone who has completed courses in a digital Sales or Marketing-related curriculum and has a working knowledge of WordPress and social media platforms. Preferred but not required: some experience analyzing algorithms, developing social media marketing plans, crafting images and videos for social media platforms. This intern could also be creating Facebook and IG posts as directed. Please include relevant coursework in resume/application.

     

    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. Monday-Friday, flexible 4 hours per day, minimum 3 times per week ; days and times will vary and be set in agreement with supervisor.

    To be considered for this position you must apply online at:

    https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

     

    No calls.

     

    EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

     

    #LI-Onsite

     

    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.