Digital News Intern-Spring

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 Spring, 2026 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 Spring, 2026

·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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