Summer 2026 Unpaid News Intern

DC News Now is excited to welcome News internships!

A News internship at DC News Now can provide you the opportunity to explore your career interests, acquire marketable job skills while “learning the ropes” of the industry, establish professional contacts, and gain practical work experience.

DC News Now internship program offers opportunities in the area of News. Our internship offer meaningful educational and work experiences designed to meet the academic and career goals of the intern.

You must apply online to be eligible  at:  

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar?locationRegionStateProvince=0d2bcd0308f541938f3ae29e7cc69ae0 

Requirements & Skills

Possess strong communication skills
Flexible in learning a variety of assignments and tasks
A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn

Willingness to learn

Attend news meetings

Transcribe interviews

Assist reporters and producers

Research stories for online and broadcast

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Internship Details

Each internship is for 20-30 hours per week for up to 12 weeks
You will get the opportunity to work at the station in the News Department. This is to help you understand how a TV station is ran and find out what you like best.
Interns will be supervised by the manager and participate in a meaningful learning experience.
This is an unpaid internship and the Intern is not entitled to wages or any compensation or benefits for the time spent in the internship.