GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '27 - KCTV

FOX Carolina News•Fairway, KS

2d•$15

About The Position

Gray Media is offering a paid, 10-week summer training program at KCTV5, the CBS affiliate serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. Interns dedicate 25 hours per week to gaining hands-on experience in local media and developing a professional-grade portfolio. Depending on their specialty, interns may take on real-world assignments as a producer, multimedia journalist (MMJ), meteorologist, or media sales executive. Work may appear on air or online and may include content for social media, streaming apps, and web stories. Interns work alongside experienced media professionals, contribute to community storytelling or local business growth, and may be considered for future full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s network.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled in a college or university; junior or senior status is preferred.
Be pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, News, Sports, or a related field.
Have a strong work ethic and organizational skills.
Show initiative and a hands-on, can-do attitude.
Have digital media awareness and communication skills.
Be reliable and able to commit to the full 10-week program and 25-hour weekly schedule.
Have an interest in local media and its impact on the community.

Nice To Haves

Junior or senior college standing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete real-world assignments in a specialty such as producing, multimedia journalism, 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 25 hours per week for the 10-week program and build a professional-grade portfolio.
Tell stories that matter to the community or help local businesses grow through media strategies.