Gray Media Training Program Summer

Job Description

Gray Media Training Program Summer

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. 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.
About KMOV:
Join the team that won the National Murrow award in 2023 for Best Newscast! KMOV is the most-watched television/digital news operation in Missouri and Southern Illinois with nationally-recognized and award-winning news, weather, and investigative content found both on-air and online. KMOV is located in a new state-of-the-art broadcasting and digital facility in the suburbs of St. Louis. Ranked as the #1 city in the nation in 2022 for new college graduates, St. Louis is now recognized for its low cost of living, convenient transportation, and robust arts and entertainment scene. Home to the world-famous Arch, the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, the Budweiser Clydesdales, the St. Louis Blues, and STL CITY soccer team, St. Louis is quickly becoming THE place to be.
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.
What You Bring:
• 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.
Why You'll Love It Here:
• Real-world experience: You'll graduate with more than just a line on your resume; you'll have the actual experience of having done the job.
• Unprecedented access: With 113 stations across the US, you're part of a massive, innovative network that's leading the future of media.
• Career fast-track: We love hiring our own. This program is designed to be the ultimate audition for your first full-time role with Gray.
• Paid training: Earn while you learn. This is a paid internship.
• A culture of innovation: We're evolving on purpose, and you'll be right there on the front lines of that evolution.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• ️ Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior)
• ️ Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• ️ Earning a degree in Journalism or Communications, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the broadcasting & digital field. We give preference to Juniors or Seniors who have taken some related coursework.
If you are interested in interning in these areas, the station may have openings in these departments for you:
• News Production
• News MMJ
Ready to stop practicing and start performing? Let's build the future of media together
The intern pay rate can range from your state's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
• ️ Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type ''Intern KMOV'' (in the search bar)
KMOV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-z3k6q7-216-73-216-89-42 in your application.