Job Description
WJW is seeking a highly motivated intern to assist with the planning and production of our award-winning scholastic sports program, “Friday Night Touchdown” for the upcoming fall season.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports, specifically football and an excellent knowledge of social media, including Twitter, WordPress and Microsoft Office.
The sports intern will work with the show Producer on Fridays, Saturdays and some weekday hours during the high school football season to compile game scores, highlights and other pertinent information, to organize and share with our viewers and followers in a clear, concise and informative manner.
Responsibilities:
• Tracking live football games either through broadcasts or web streams
• Updating scores and posting on our live scoreboard and social media platforms
• Identifying outstanding or unusual events or performances and relaying that information in real-time
• Assisting with the planning, preparation and production of the live broadcast
Requirements:
• Must be a current college or graduate student in good standing
• Must be able to receive school credit for intern hours worked
• Strong knowledge of sports, specifically football
• Strong social media skills, specifically Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and WordPress
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, determined and dependable
• Available Friday and/or Saturday nights from August through November
How to Apply
Apply online at nexstar.tv/careers and search for REQ-31783
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks. The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 198 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). The division’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. The Digital Division operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company. The Networks Division operates WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and the home of NewsNation, multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information, please visit www.nexstar.tv.
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