GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SPRING '27 - KYTV/KSPR
Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. The portfolio includes 117 full-power television markets reaching approximately 37% of U.S. television households, with 80 markets featuring the top-rated station and 100 markets ranking first or second in average all-day ratings. Gray also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group (46 markets) and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
KYTV/KSPR is one of the highest-rated NBC affiliates in the country, with the highest digital page views of any Gray station. Located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, the station is deeply involved in the community. The area offers natural beauty, excellent schools and healthcare, a low cost of living, and the entertainment of a big city with the safety of a smaller town.
About the role
The Gray Media Training Program is a 10-week immersive experience designed for the next generation of media professionals—producers, reporters, weather experts, and sales executives. This is not a typical internship; you will own real-world assignments from day one, working alongside award-winning teams to create content that reaches thousands daily.
Responsibilities
- Own the role by stepping into the shoes of a producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media sales executive, handling real-world assignments that may go on air or online.
- Drive digital engagement by creating content for social media, streaming apps, and web stories as part of a digital-first approach.
- Collaborate with seasoned professionals to gain insights and build a professional-grade portfolio.
- Commit to 25 hours per week for 15 weeks to master your specialty.
- Tell stories that matter to the community or help local businesses grow through innovative media strategies.
- Learn shooting, video editing, and writing for on-air and web platforms.
- Practice writing web and on-air scripts, and shoot video and interviews.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a college or university, preferably as a Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- A "doer" mindset with a strong work ethic, initiative, and organizational skills.
- Digital savvy with an understanding of multi-platform media (TV, social, streaming, web).
- Strong communication skills to tell stories, pitch ideas, or explain concepts clearly and confidently.
- Reliability to commit to the full 10-week program and 25-hour weekly schedule.
- Passion for local media and community impact.
- Goal to work in broadcast television, with a desire for hands-on experience in the local media industry.
Benefits
- Real-world experience with a professional portfolio upon completion.
- Unprecedented access to Gray Media’s network of 113 stations across the U.S.
- Career fast-track with potential full-time opportunities within Gray Media.
- Paid training with an hourly rate ranging from your state’s minimum wage to $15.00/hr.
- Exposure to a culture of innovation at the forefront of media evolution.
Departments with potential openings
- News/MMJ
- News Production
- Sports
- Weather
- Engineering
- Creative Services
- Marketing
- Sales
Gray Media is a drug-free company and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.