GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 - WWNY
About The Position
The Gray Media Training Program at WWNY offers college students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various media roles, including producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media sales executive. Participants will create content for digital platforms, collaborate with experienced professionals, and build a professional portfolio. The program aims to make an impact by telling community stories or helping local businesses grow through innovative media strategies, positioning interns for potential full-time career opportunities within Gray Media's network. WWNY, located in Watertown, NY, has been a broadcast leader since 1954, known for its state-of-the-art facility and premier technology, bringing big-city production and professionalism to upstate New York.
Requirements
- Current enrollment as a college student (Junior or Senior status preferred).
- Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- A "doer" mindset with the ability to take initiative.
- Understanding that media happens across multiple platforms, from TV to mobile devices.
- Strong work ethic, bringing urgency, organization, and a "can-do" attitude.
- Clear and confident communication skills for storytelling, pitching ideas, or explaining information.
- Reliability and commitment to the full 10-week program and the 25-hour weekly schedule.
- Passion for the community and local media.
- Currently enrolled in a college/university, preferably in your senior year.
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
- College student, seniors preferred, earning a degree in Journalism/Communications.
- Have reliable transportation to travel to our TV station in Watertown, NY.
Nice To Haves
- Junior or Senior college student status preferred.
Responsibilities
- Step into the shoes of a producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media sales executive and handle real-world assignments.
- Create content that lives beyond the TV screen, including social media, streaming apps, and web stories.
- Work side by side with seasoned veterans to gain insights.
- Dedicate 25 hours per week for 10 weeks to mastering your specialty and building a professional-grade portfolio.
- Tell stories that matter to the community or help local businesses grow through innovative media strategies.
- Position yourself at the front of the line for full-time career opportunities within Gray Media’s network of 113 stations.
Benefits
- Paid training
- The intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15.50 an hour.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
