Digital News Intern- Summer, 2026

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, 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
  
  

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, 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