Digital Media Intern (Remote) Fall 2025

WKRG-TV News 5 is currently accepting applications for Digital Media Intern (Remote) [Fall 2025].

Why Intern Remotely with WKRG-TV / wkrg.com based in Mobile, AL?

• You will learn so much by working with and being coached by the WKRG Digital Content Team.
• You will gain experience in writing, researching, leveraging research/data/metrics to optimize audience engagement, and social media content creation and marketing.
• You will gain visual communication skills as you select and design graphics to appear on WKRG.com articles.
• Your internship experience could significantly strengthen you as a candidate for full-time positions upon graduation.

Qualifications for Fall 2025 Digital Media Internships (Remote):

Remote Internships with WKRG-TV / wkrg.com are VERY HIGHLY SELECTIVE.

A very few Fall 2025 Digital Media internships are REMOTE and based at the location of your choosing.

All internships are SUPERVISED. The intern’s station supervisor will oversee the intern’s performance to evaluate, monitor, and assess the intern’s progress and ensure they are receiving the proper education/training.

All internships are UNPAID.

Students who must earn academic credit to participate will receive priority consideration for positions in the cohort.  Students are expected to obtain and complete any forms necessary to receive credit for the internship experience. 

The intern’s college/university academic advisor (and institution guidelines) determines the amount of credit available (and subsequently, the amount of time an intern will be available weekly).  The station intern supervisor will consider each intern’s availability to establish a work schedule that provides an enriching experience.

The REMOTE intern is responsible for securing access to a computer and the internet in order to be able to communicate with fellow team members and file copy in a timely manner.

APPLY NOW to secure a Fall 2025 Digital Media Internship (Remote) position:

An application is required.

Go to the Nexstar Careers portal at https://www.nexstar.tv/careers/ and apply for the Fall 2025 Digital Media Internship (Remote) no later than 5 pm CST, Thursday, September 4, 2025.

However, as interns are selected on a rolling basis, first-come / first-selected, we recommend that you apply as early in the SUMMER 2025 SEMESTER AS POSSIBLE.

After submitting your application online, please email a copy of your resume to WKRG News Director Gene Kirkconnell at gkirkconnell@wkrg.com.  The body of that email should include a short note explaining why you are interested in participating in the Fall 2025 internship program.  Also, in that email, offer up several convenient timeslots for you to participate in a video conference to interview for the position.

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES for Fall 2025 Internship Applicants:

Applications, interviews, and acceptance are conducted on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates will fill Fall 2025 Digital Media Internship (Remote) Cohort positions on a first-come, first-selected basis.  When available internship slots are filled, the application process will be closed. This may happen before the deadlines and dates posted below.

The sooner you apply (by August 14, 2025, is recommended), the sooner you will be interviewed, and the sooner you will learn if you have been accepted into the program.

Here are some important dates and deadlines of which to be aware:

• Selected interns may begin their internship experience on or after Monday, August 4, 2025.
• Selected interns should complete their internship experience on or before Friday, December 19, 2025.
• Thursday, July 3, 2025 - Application Period Opens
• Thursday, September 4, 2025 - Application Period Closes on or, per rolling acceptance, before this date
• August 2025 – Group Internship Orientation Session (via Video Conference Call on a Day/Time TBD)

LEARNING OUTCOMES for the Fall 2025 Digital Media Internship (Remote) include:

Broaden understanding of writing for a news website, boost journalism skills, and learn about the media industry and employment opportunities in the field.

Improve craft and presentation skills applicable to the student’s course of study and intended career.

Develop contacts in the industry to facilitate mentoring and career connections.

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