GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM FALL '26 - (SPORTS) - KXII
About The Position
The Gray Media Training Program is a high-octane, 10-week immersive experience where participants don’t just learn the job, they own it. Whether crafting the lead story for the evening news, tracking a cold front on weather tech, or closing a digital ad deal, interns will be a vital part of the award-winning team from day one. This program is designed for college students (Junior or Senior status preferred) chasing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field, who have a 'doer' mindset, digital savvy, strong work ethic, communication skills, reliability, and a passion for local media. The program offers real-world experience, unprecedented access to a massive, innovative network, a career fast-track, paid training, and a culture of innovation. The intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour. The program requires a 25-hour per week commitment for 10 weeks.
Requirements
- Current enrollment: College student (Junior or Senior status preferred).
- Chasing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- A 'doer' mindset: Not afraid to get your hands dirty and take initiative; here to work, not just watch.
- Digital savvy: Understand that media happens everywhere, from the big screen to the palm of someone’s hand.
- Strong work ethic: Bring urgency, organization, and a 'can-do' attitude to every shift.
- Communication skills: Ability to tell a story, pitch an idea, or explain a forecast with clarity and confidence.
- Reliability: Ready to commit to the full 10-week program and the 25-hour weekly schedule.
- Passion for local: Care about the community and want to see how local media makes a real difference.
- Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior).
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
- Earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, News, Sports, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry.
- Must have availability on Friday nights in the fall (for Sports intern).
Nice To Haves
- Include a link to your demo reel or provide on-air work samples if you have any.
Responsibilities
- Own the role: Step into the shoes of a producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media sales executive and handle real-world assignments.
- Drive digital engagement: Create content that lives beyond the TV screen, including social media, streaming apps, and web stories.
- Collaborate with pros: Work side by side with seasoned veterans to gain insights.
- Commit to the craft: Dedicate 25 hours per week for 10 weeks to mastering your specialty and building a professional-grade portfolio.
- Make an impact: Tell stories that matter to the community or help local businesses grow through innovative media strategies.
- Build your future: Position yourself at the front of the line for full-time career opportunities within Gray Media’s network of 116 stations.
- Serve as a valued team member to award-winning teams.
- Specifically for the SPORTS intern: Must have availability on Friday nights in the fall.
- Include a link to your demo reel or provide on-air work samples if you have any.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Career fast-track opportunities
- Real-world experience
- Unprecedented access to a massive, innovative network
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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