WAVY Unpaid Digital News Desk Intern, Summer 2026

This unpaid, for-credit internship at WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 for Summer 2026 seeks a dynamic digital intern. Responsibilities include writing for the web, producing multimedia stories about Hampton Roads, and assisting in operating a dynamic website with regular content updates. The intern will also create social media posts and coordinate with the streaming channel production team, gaining insight into local newsroom operations.

Must Have

• Completed journalism writing and editing courses
• Working knowledge of WordPress, CMS, social media platforms
• Must be enrolled in a college degree granting program
• Required to show proof of enrollment in an internship course within that program
• Ability to work a varying schedule Sunday through Saturday
• 12-15 hours per week on site

Good to Have

• Videography course with a working knowledge of Adobe Premiere preferred
• Passion for telling local stories

WAVY Unpaid Digital News Desk Intern, Summer 2026

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WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 is searching for a dynamic DIGITAL INTERN who wants to write for the web, produce multimedia stories about Hampton Roads, and assist in operating a dynamic website with regular updates as well as constantly emerging content.

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

We are looking for someone who has completed journalism writing and editing courses, has a working knowledge of WordPress, CMS, social media platforms; videography course with a working knowledge Adobe Premiere preferred, and passion for telling local stories. This intern could also be creating Facebook posts, Tweets, and promoting coverage, as well as coordinating with our streaming channel production team.

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. Ability to work a varying schedule Sunday through Saturday required; 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

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