WAVY Unpaid Broadcast Engineering Intern, Summer Semester 2026 jobs in United States
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 3 weeks ago

WAVY Unpaid Broadcast Engineering Intern, Summer Semester 2026

positionVA, Portsmouth
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Broadcast Engineering Intern for the summer semester of 2026. The role involves working closely with IT and engineering staff to maintain broadcast systems, troubleshoot issues, and participate in the installation and testing of new services and software.

BroadcastingInformation ServicesMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSocial Media
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Responsibilities

Maintain broadcast systems and identify problems
Assist in resolving issues to maintain transmission reliability
Participate in installation, testing, and commissioning of new services and software
Troubleshoot TVU live packs and live capabilities (ENG and SAT trucks)
Work on various broadcast technology projects from IT to Livepacks, equipment repair, and digital streaming setup

Qualification

Broadcast engineeringLive broadcast technologiesTroubleshootingDigital streaming setupWillingness to learn

Required

Must be enrolled in a college degree granting program
Must show proof of enrollment in an internship course within that program
Studying communications, engineering, or equivalent courses
Interest in broadcast engineering and live broadcast technologies
Interest in design, construction, and operation of complex broadcast systems
Willingness to learn the inner workings of a local newsroom
Ability to work 12-15 hours per week on site
Ability to work Monday through Friday

Company

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
dateFounded in 2000
location
Irving, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.nexstar.tv

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.5M
2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO

Leadership Team

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Bill Sammon
SVP
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Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
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