WAVY Unpaid Sales & Marketing (Social Media Focused) Intern, Summer Semester 2026

WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 is seeking a dynamic Sales & Marketing Intern for Summer 2026. This unpaid, for-credit position involves assisting the sales team with creating sales materials, planning special projects, conducting ratings research, preparing for sales calls, and collaborating with clients on social media strategy. The intern will gain insight into a local newsroom's operations and inter-departmental support.

Must Have

• Be enrolled in a college degree granting program
• Show proof of enrollment in an internship course
• Have completed courses in a digital Sales or Marketing-related curriculum
• Possess a working knowledge of WordPress and social media platforms
• Willingness to learn the inner workings of a local newsroom

Good to Have

• Some experience analyzing algorithms
• Experience developing social media marketing plans
• Experience crafting images and videos for social media platforms

Perks & Benefits

• For-credit internship

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.

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