GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM FALL '26 (PALMETTO SPORTS NETWORK) - WHNS
About the role
Palmetto Sports and FOX Carolina are looking for the best and brightest who want to get real experience in sports journalism and storytelling, both online and on TV. This position will assist all aspects of our sports operation, including videoing our sports reporter's live shots and sporting events, writing and uploading digital articles, and assisting with social media posts. We work up to the eventual goal of conducting interviews, covering media availabilities, and crafting stories with coaches and athletes on your own!
We are the official partner of the ACC's Clemson Athletics, NFL's Carolina Panthers, MiLB's Greenville Drive, USL's Greenville Triumph, ECHL's Greenville Swamp Rabbits, Wofford Athletics, Furman Athletics, USC Upstate Athletics, and more!
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.
- Position yourself at the front of the line for full-time career opportunities within Gray Media's network of 113 stations.
Requirements
- Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior)
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills
- Earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sports, News, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry
Qualifications
- Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior)
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills
- Earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sports, News, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry
Skills
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Behaviors
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Motivations
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Education
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Experience
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Licenses & Certifications
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Benefits
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits 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.
Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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