Nexstar Broadcasting is seeking an unpaid Broadcast Engineering Intern for the summer semester of 2026 at WAVY-TV in Portsmouth, VA. The intern will collaborate with IT and engineering staff to maintain broadcast systems, troubleshoot issues, and gain hands-on experience in broadcast technologies
Job Summary
The intern will work closely with IT and engineering staff to maintain broadcast systems and ensure the highest levels of transmission reliability.
Responsibilities include troubleshooting TVU live packs, ENG and SAT trucks, and assisting with the installation and commissioning of new services.
This is an unpaid position requiring 12-15 hours per week on-site during the summer semester of 2026.
Matching Summary
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Nexstar Broadcasting is seeking an unpaid Broadcast Engineering Intern for the summer semester of 2026 at WAVY-TV in Portsmouth, VA. The intern will collaborate with IT and engineering staff to maintain broadcast systems, troubleshoot issues, and gain hands-on experience in broadcast technologies.
Salary
Unpaid; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
enrolled in college degree granting program
proof of enrollment in internship course
willingness to learn newsroom operations
availability Monday through Friday
Nice-to-have
interest in design and construction of broadcast systems
background in communications or engineering courses
enthusiasm for live broadcast technologies
Key Requirements
Must be enrolled in a college degree granting program
Must provide proof of enrollment in an internship course
Study communications, engineering, or equivalent courses