NewsNation Creative Producer Internship Summer 2025, Chicago

Nexstar Media Group and NewsNation is seeking a Creative Producer intern for Summer 2025. You'll be hands on and learn how to produce high-end national television promos for NewsNation. The paid internships will run from approximately June 2nd – August 15th, 2025.

This is your opportunity to be a part of a growing national television news network. Experience the process of television promotion, from writing to the final edit. You will be side by side with some of the biggest television professionals and have your work seen on television and streaming platforms. This internship is on-site in our downtown Chicago offices, 20 hours a week.

Entry-level Video editing skills required
Experience in writing scripts
Beginner to intermediate (or higher) in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop
Must be comfortable with a fast-paced working environment.
Must be comfortable working solo or with others in a collaborative, team environment.
Must provide a link to an on-line video portfolio, including writing examples and references

Qualifications/Requirements

 • Must be pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress.

• Current class standing of sophomore or above

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

• The ability to work at NewsNation headquarters in Chicago

 Salary Range: $16.20/hr 

Desired Characteristics

Ideal Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.

Must be a team player.

Must be self-motivated.

Must be able to take feedback and constructive criticism.

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Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.   Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.  Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.