Media Archivist Intern (summer 2026).

CentralIllinoisproud Com Nexstar Broadcasting Inc

Mobile, AL, United States
Unpyid
On-site
Processing and preserving legacy news coverage
Migrating local news stories to electronic archive
Organization and dubbing of videotapes and film
The Media Archivist Intern position at WKRG-TV offers an opportunity to assist in processing and preserving a rich legacy of local broadcast history. This hands-on internship, based in Mobile, AL, provides valuable experience in archiving and technical skills, although it is unpaid and highly selective

Job Summary

  • Assist WKRG-TV team members in processing and preserving over 70 years of News 5 coverage, providing greater access to local stories.
  • Gain hands-on experience migrating a vault of local news stories, newscasts, and historic events to a unified, searchable electronic archive.
  • This internship offers opportunities to grow communication, creative storytelling, and technical skills, especially in relation to video.

Matching Summary

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The Media Archivist Intern position at WKRG-TV offers an opportunity to assist in processing and preserving a rich legacy of local broadcast history. This hands-on internship, based in Mobile, AL, provides valuable experience in archiving and technical skills, although it is unpaid and highly selective.

Salary

UNPAID

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Processing and preserving legacy news coverage
  • Migrating local news stories to electronic archive
  • Organization and dubbing of videotapes and film
  • Detailed logging of archive assets
  • Creation of data templates in archive management system
  • Identifying archive material for news stories

Nice-to-have

  • Strengthening candidacy for full-time positions
  • Growing communication skills
  • Growing creative storytelling skills
  • Strengthening technical skills in video

Key Requirements

  • Previous experience in handling audio/visual materials
  • Understanding of metadata tagging and management
  • Must be able to earn academic credit

Work Rights

Not specified

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