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Unpaid Engineering Summer Internship

CompanyNexstar Media Group, Inc.
LocationBaton Rouge
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the engineering team with maintaining broadcast equipment and supporting live production environments. Responsibilities include troubleshooting station-wide hardware and learning the technical aspects of broadcast signal flow.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
4206
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All Americans,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.
About the Role

Position Overview:
Louisiana First News in Baton Rouge is seeking a motivated college student to join our Engineering Department for an internship at FOX 44, NBC 33, CW 21, and ZTV.  This is a valuable opportunity to gain real-world experience in the technical side of broadcast television—from maintaining equipment to supporting live production environments.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Basics of broadcast signal flow and studio operations
  • Hands-on experience with audio/video routing, control systems, and IT infrastructure
  • Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of station wide equipment
  • How technical teams support daily newscasts and special broadcasts
  • Safety and compliance procedures in a professional broadcast facility

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in a college or university program (junior, senior, or graduate level preferred)
  • Majoring in Engineering, Broadcast Technology, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field
  • Interest in broadcast systems, electronics, or IT
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to receive academic credit for the internship
  • Dependable transportation and flexible availability

Additional Information:
This is an unpaid internship and must be completed for academic credit. Interns will work under the supervision of our experienced engineering team and gain exposure to both traditional and modern broadcast technology in a live television environment.

Key Skills
Broadcast signal flowStudio operationsAudio/video routingControl systemsIT infrastructurePreventative maintenanceTroubleshootingProblem-solvingTechnical supportSafety compliance
Categories
EngineeringCreative & MediaTechnology