GRAY Media FUTURE FOCUS INTERN SUMMER '26 - WVVA

FOX Carolina News•Bluefield, WV

About The Position

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Imagine living in “Nature’s Air-Conditioned City" of Bluefield, WV, nestled amidst the majestic Appalachian Mountains! WVVA isn't just a station; it's your gateway to adventure. We're centrally located to major markets and surrounded by a playground of world-class white-water rafting, thousands of miles of breathtaking hiking trails, exhilarating skiing, and so much more. We love living here! This isn’t a “watch from the corner” internship. As a paid intern, you’ll jump into an immersive, hands-on experience where you’ll be a real member of our award-winning team. At WVVA, paid interns learn directly from seasoned pros across broadcast and digital operations. You’ll get genuine experience doing the work—because if we do it, you can learn it and earn while you do! You’ll gain real-world training + mentorship from professionals, a stronger resume and portfolio, and pave a true pathway to a full-time career – many of our employees started as interns! Get a head start on future openings with Gray Local Media, which owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. Constantly striving for excellence, through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. As a paid intern, you won’t sit and watch someone else doing their job. Gray’s intern program is an immersive experience where you serve as a valued team member to our award-winning teams. With 113 television stations across the U.S., Gray Television offers an unprecedented opportunity for students to learn an area of broadcast expertise from seasoned professionals in the business. Whether your interest involves news, production, sales, marketing, or engineering, our stations become a hands-on learning environment for Gray Television interns. If we have an employee doing it, there can be a Gray intern learning and earning. Not only will you walk away with an expanded resume and portfolio, but Gray’s paid internship opens doors to begin your full-time career with Gray Television. Many of our current employees started as interns. Our paid internship program puts you at the front of the line for full-time job openings, armed with the training you received from your internship. We’re committed to a broad applicant recruiting outreach program in our continuing efforts to represent our diverse community. Interested in learning more? Check out the program description and apply today! Intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior)
Strong work ethic and organizational skills
Earning a degree in Journalism/Communications with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry
Eager to get hands-on experience in the local media industry

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