About the role#
WGNO-TV and WNOL-TV are looking for a student to join our engineering and IT departments for the Spring 2027 semester. This is an unpaid, for-credit position based at our station in Metairie, Louisiana. You will work directly with our team to support the technical operations of our New Orleans duopoly.
What you'll do#
- Help identify solutions for IT and computer-related problems.
- Learn how to maintain broadcast systems for the station.
- Complete all necessary documentation required by your school and the company.
- Observe how engineering and IT support other departments within a local TV station.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior or senior at a college or university.
- Eligibility to receive academic credit for this internship.
- Coursework in communications, electrical engineering, computer engineering, IT, or related fields.
- An interest in broadcast engineering, live broadcast technologies, or the design and operation of complex broadcast systems.
- A willingness to learn the inner workings of a local television station.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Metairie, Louisiana.
- You must be available to work during a weekday schedule, which will be determined in coordination with the head of the engineering department.
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group is a broadcast media company founded in 1996. Based in Irving, Texas, the organization produces and distributes news, sports, and entertainment content. It operates a large group of local television stations across the United States. The company also manages national properties including The CW and NewsNation.
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