GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 (NEWS) - WANF

FOX Carolina News • Atlanta, GA

2d • $15

About The Position

Are you among the best and brightest at your college or university and are
contemplating what's next? Life is short. Stop waiting for“real life" to start
and put your knowledge to the test. Launch your media career with Atlanta News
First.

The Training Program:

General Requirements:

What You’ll Do:

Own the role: Step into the shoes of a producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media
sales executive and handle real-world assignments (yes, the kind that may go
on air and online).
Drive digital engagement: Create content that lives beyond the TV screen,
think social media, streaming apps, and web stories because we’re
digital-first, always.
Collaborate with pros: Work side-by-side with seasoned veterans who are the
best in the business, gaining insights you won’t find in any textbook.
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 113 stations.

What You Bring:

Current enrollment: You’re a college student (Junior or Senior status
preferred) chasing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing,
or a related field.
A "doer" mindset: You aren't afraid to get your hands dirty and take
initiative; you’re here to work, not just watch.
Digital savvy: You understand that media happens everywhere, from the big
screen to the palm of someone’s hand.
Strong work ethic: You bring urgency, organization, and a "can-do" attitude
to every shift.
Communication skills: You can tell a story, pitch an idea, or explain a
forecast with clarity and confidence.
Reliability: You’re ready to commit to the full 10-week program and the
25-hour weekly schedule.
Passion for local: You care about the community and want to see how local
media makes a real difference.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Real-world experience: You’ll graduate with more than just a line on your
resume; you’ll have the experience of having done the job.
Unprecedented access: With 113 stations across the U.S., you’re part of a
massive, innovative network that’s leading the future of media.
Career fast-track: We love hiring our own. This program is designed to be the
ultimate audition for your first full-time role with Gray.
Paid training: Earn while you learn. This is a paid internship.
A culture of innovation: We’re evolving on purpose, and you’ll be right there
on the front lines of that evolution.

Qualifications/Requirements:

▪️ Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior)
▪️ Strong work ethic and organizational skills
▪️ Earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, News, Engineering, Marketing,
Sports, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local
media industry

If you are interested in interning in these areas, the station may have openings
in these departments for you:

- Sports
- Weather
- News Production
- News MMJ

Ready to stop practicing and start performing? Let’s build the future of media
together

The intern rate of pay can range from your state's minimum wage to $15 an hour.

▪️ Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings
[https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings], type "Intern WANF-TV" (in search bar)

Requirements

• Current enrollment: You’re a college student (Junior or Senior status preferred) chasing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• A "doer" mindset: You aren't afraid to get your hands dirty and take initiative; you’re here to work, not just watch.
• Digital savvy: You understand that media happens everywhere, from the big screen to the palm of someone’s hand.
• Strong work ethic: You bring urgency, organization, and a "can-do" attitude to every shift.
• Communication skills: You can tell a story, pitch an idea, or explain a forecast with clarity and confidence.
• Reliability: You’re ready to commit to the full 10-week program and the 25-hour weekly schedule.
• Passion for local: You 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, News, Engineering, Marketing, Sports, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry

Responsibilities

• Own the role: Step into the shoes of a producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media sales executive and handle real-world assignments (yes, the kind that may go on air and online).
• Drive digital engagement: Create content that lives beyond the TV screen, think social media, streaming apps, and web stories because we’re digital-first, always.
• Collaborate with pros: Work side-by-side with seasoned veterans who are the best in the business, gaining insights you won’t find in any textbook.
• 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 113 stations.

Benefits

• Career fast-track: We love hiring our own. This program is designed to be the ultimate audition for your first full-time role with Gray.
• Paid training: Earn while you learn. This is a paid internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees