GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM FALL '26 - WBAY

FOX Carolina News•Allouez, WI

12h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Gray Media Training Program is a high-octane, 10-week immersive experience designed for the next generation of media professionals. Participants will dive head-first into the fast-paced world of local media, taking on real-world assignments as producers, reporters, weather experts, or sales executives. This program emphasizes hands-on experience, digital engagement, and collaboration with seasoned professionals. It's an opportunity to build a professional portfolio and position oneself for full-time career opportunities within Gray Media's extensive network.

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, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, News, 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 116 stations.