GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM WINTER '27 - WWBT
About The Position
Gray Media is seeking college students for its 10-week immersive training program at WWBT, the Gray-owned NBC-affiliated station in Richmond, Virginia. Interns take on practical assignments in areas such as producing, multimedia journalism, meteorology, media sales, marketing, creative services, sports, weather, news production, news MMJ, and engineering. Assignments may be published or broadcast, and interns also create content for social media, streaming apps, and web stories. Participants work alongside experienced media professionals, develop a professional portfolio, and contribute to local storytelling or media strategies for local businesses. The program requires a commitment of 25 hours per week for 10 weeks. It is a paid internship, with an hourly rate ranging from the applicable state minimum wage to $15. The program is designed to provide hands-on experience and may help prepare interns for future full-time opportunities within Gray Media.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college or university; junior or senior status is preferred, and senior-year students are especially encouraged.
- Pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, sales, marketing, broadcast journalism, or a related field.
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
- Initiative and willingness to take on hands-on work.
- Digital media awareness and familiarity with media across platforms.
- Clear and confident communication skills.
- Ability to commit to the full 10-week program and 25-hour weekly schedule.
- Interest in local media and community impact.
Nice To Haves
- Junior or senior college standing, preferably senior year.
Responsibilities
- Complete real-world assignments in a media specialty, such as producing, multimedia journalism, meteorology, or media sales.
- Create digital content for social media, streaming apps, and web stories.
- Collaborate with experienced media professionals while learning the work of the chosen specialty.
- Commit 25 hours per week for 10 weeks and develop a professional-grade portfolio.
- Tell stories relevant to the community or help local businesses grow through media strategies.
Benefits
- Paid internship, with an hourly rate ranging from state minimum wage to $15.
- Hands-on real-world experience and professional portfolio development.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced media professionals.
- Potential pathway to full-time career opportunities within Gray Media.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
