WGNO ABC News in New Orleans is Southeast Louisiana’s source for local news and weather. Covering the City of New Orleans and 13 surrounding parishes/counties, WGNO reports breaking news, crime updates and community news that matters.

This Summer, 2025 internship is for a college senior interested in practical experience in digital journalism. The intern will gain hands-on experience and knowledge in a blend of areas including, but not limited to, digital reporting, digital content management and social media.  

At WGNO, the digital news intern will:

·         Report and write stories in accordance with Nexstar Media and Associated Press writing standards

·         Edit stories

·         Post content on our website and manage the website

·         Love breaking news and the challenge of reporting a big story

·         Create engaging social media content with graphics, wit and timeliness  

·         Be curious and want to learn 

·         Possess journalistic integrity 

You’ll be expected to:

·         Contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations

·         Ensure that everything we publish meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

·         Research and analyze background information for a variety of topics. This goes hand in hand with daily reporting and editing

·         Pitch on-brand local and trending stories

·         Learn and use effective content management

·         Be comfortable working with different technology

·         Demonstrate top-notch communication skills with co-workers and the public

·         Meet the physical demands of the job

·         And of course, perform other duties as assigned

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Internship details: 

·         Interns must be college students in their senior year and will receive college credit for their internship experience

·         The student is aware that this is a non-paid internship for Summer, 2025

·         Students are expected to obtain and complete any forms necessary to receive college credit

·         The intern’s college academic advisor and institution determine the amount of credit available

·         Station department heads will oversee the internship to evaluate, monitor and assess the intern’s progress and ensure they are receiving the proper training

·         The student is responsible for their own transportation

·         Each internship requires a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks

·         Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor

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