Wavy Unpaid Broadcast Engineering Intern, Spring 2026

Nexstar Broadcasting

Portsmouth, VA, United States
Unpyid / for-credit; not specified; not specified
Onsite
Broadcast engineering internship experience
Troubleshoot tvu live packs
Eng and sat truck capabilities
Nexstar Broadcasting is seeking a Broadcast Engineering Intern for Spring 2026 at WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 in Portsmouth, VA. This unpaid internship offers hands-on experience in maintaining broadcast systems and working alongside IT and engineering staff, ideally suited for students studying communications or engineering

Job Summary

  • The intern will work closely with IT and engineering staff to maintain broadcast systems and ensure transmission reliability.
  • Responsibilities include participating in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new services and software.
  • This is an unpaid position requiring 12-15 hours per week on-site in Portsmouth, VA.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Nexstar Broadcasting is seeking a Broadcast Engineering Intern for Spring 2026 at WAVY-TV 10/WVBT FOX43 in Portsmouth, VA. This unpaid internship offers hands-on experience in maintaining broadcast systems and working alongside IT and engineering staff, ideally suited for students studying communications or engineering.

Salary

Unpaid / For-Credit; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Broadcast engineering internship experience
  • Troubleshoot TVU live packs
  • ENG and SAT truck capabilities
  • Willingness to learn newsroom operations
  • Enrolled in college degree program

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in complex broadcast systems design
  • Strong communication skills
  • Flexible availability for varying shifts

Key Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in a college degree granting program
  • Proof of enrollment in an internship course required
  • Study communications, engineering, or equivalent courses

Work Rights

Not specified

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