GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 - WAVE

FOX Carolina News • Louisville, KY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. WAVE is the first television station to sign on in Kentucky and Southern Indiana and has a rich history of being the most trusted source for local news, weather, and sports. WAVE delivers content across multiple platforms and develops multimedia advertising solutions for our clients. We have an outstanding reputation throughout the business community. WAVE is the official television station for the Kentucky Derby. As part of the Gray Media family, WAVE has best-in-class sales training. WAVE is in the heart of downtown Louisville, where technology, film-making, tourism, sports, education, health, and music make Louisville one of the most industry-diverse metro areas in the nation. The Training Program is designed for college students (Junior or Senior status preferred) pursuing degrees in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, News, Sports, or related fields, who desire hands-on experience in the local media industry. It offers real-world assignments, opportunities to drive digital engagement, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and build a professional-grade portfolio over 10 weeks, committing 25 hours per week. The program aims to position participants for full-time career opportunities within Gray Media’s network.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a college/university.
• Chasing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, News, Sports, or a related field.
• A "doer" mindset, not afraid to get your hands dirty and take initiative.
• Digital savvy, understanding that media happens everywhere.
• Strong work ethic, bringing urgency, organization, and a "can-do" attitude to every shift.
• Strong communication skills to tell a story, pitch an idea, or explain a forecast with clarity and confidence.
• Reliability and commitment to the full 10-week program and the 25-hour weekly schedule.
• Passion for the community and local media, wanting to see how local media makes a real difference.
• Desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or Senior status in college.

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

• 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: 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees