GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 - KHNL

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KHNL

If you love culture, diversity, and the aloha spirit, it's all here for you. 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 117 stations.

What You Bring

• Current enrollment: You’re a college student (Junior or Senior status preferred)
• 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

Qualifications/Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior)
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• College Student, junior or senior, earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Business, Advertising/PR, Entertainment and Media Studios, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry