• Digital/Creative Intern

    Nexstar Media Group (New York, NY)


    PIX11 News is looking for a creative, passionate, talented and hard-working digital intern to assist with content on PIX11.com and its social media platforms. The internship program will start in June and finish in August 2022.

     

    The ideal candidate will have a passion for digital storytelling, local news, TV, social media and other tools to grow PIX11’s digital audience. This role will include weekday shifts.

     

    Internships are available for qualified students studying broadcast journalism, video production, and other communication degrees.

     

    R esponsibilities :

    + Being able to work in a fast-paced news environment as a savvy multitasker juggling multiple digital pieces of content per day

    + Being proactive in content discovery, reading up on local NY and NJ news and having a pulse on stories that are important to the PIX11 "New York's Very Own" audience

    + Using social media regularly, having multiple news apps, and being proficient in understanding the latest digital trends

    + A comfortable understanding of AP style

    + Creating and posting engaging content on social media accounts for breaking news and story promotion (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok). Using language that drives traffic while not coming off as “clickbait” is key.

    + Publishing video segments from TV newscasts to digital platforms

    + Assisting with digital video production and regular interaction with PIX11 TV anchors and reporters

    + Will be well supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience

    + Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor

    Requirements & Skills:

    + Can legally work in the US without any sponsorship

    + Be of advanced skill level due to complexity of projects

    + A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn

    + Previous internship experience a plus

    + Love for New York City, storytelling, and local news

    + Ability to work professionally with station staff to put out the best possible digital creative

    + Comfortable with platforms like Zoom, Slack, Outlook, Google Suite

    + Passion for the news, digital, TV, and a commitment to fairness and accuracy

    + Adobe Photoshop or Premiere experience is a huge plus

    + Applicants should have the ability to be both: an independent self starter and work with others

     

    Hourly rate: $16.50

     

    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.