GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SPRING '27 - KLTV

FOX Carolina News • Tyler, TX

2d • $15

About The Position

Gray Media’s Training Program at KLTV is a paid, hands-on media internship for college students interested in local media. Interns take on real assignments in areas such as producing, reporting/MMJ, meteorology, media sales, sports, engineering, creative services, and marketing. Work may be published or aired and includes creating digital content for social media, streaming apps, and websites, as well as television content. Interns work alongside experienced professionals, build a portfolio, and gain practical experience in their chosen specialty. The posting describes the program as a 10-week immersive experience, while also stating a commitment of 25 hours per week for 15 weeks and requiring availability for a 10-week program. The paid intern rate ranges from the applicable state minimum wage to $15.00 per hour. The program is intended to provide practical experience and may help interns pursue future full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s station network.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university; junior or senior status is preferred, and senior year is preferred in the qualifications section.
• Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, News, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Initiative and willingness to take on hands-on work.
• Digital media awareness and savvy.
• Urgency, organization, and a can-do attitude.
• Clear and confident communication skills for storytelling, pitching ideas, or explaining a forecast.
• Reliability and willingness to commit to the program and its stated weekly schedule.
• Interest in local media and its impact on the community.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior college standing, preferably senior year.

Responsibilities

• Take on real-world assignments in a media specialty such as producing, MMJ/reporting, meteorology, or media sales.
• Create content for digital platforms, including social media, streaming apps, and websites.
• Work alongside experienced media professionals and learn from their expertise.
• Commit to a schedule of 25 hours per week as described in the posting.
• Tell stories relevant to the community or help local businesses grow through media strategies.
• Learn shooting, video editing, and writing for on-air and web use.
• Write web and on-air scripts.
• Shoot video and conduct interviews.
• Build a professional-grade portfolio through hands-on work.

Benefits

• Paid training/internship; intern pay ranges from the state's minimum wage to $15.00 per hour.
• Hands-on professional experience and opportunities to build a portfolio.
• Work alongside experienced media professionals.
• Potential pathway to future full-time career opportunities within Gray Media.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed