GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 - WAVE

Gray Media • Louisville, KY

11h • 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: General Responsibilities: What You’ll Do: 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.

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

• 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).
• Create content that lives beyond the TV screen, think social media, streaming apps, and web stories—because we’re digital-first, always.
• Work side-by-side with seasoned veterans who are the best in the business, gaining insights you won’t find in any textbook.
• 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
• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
• Prohibition of any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees