GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM WINTER '26/SPRING '27 - KXII

About the role

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, owning the nation's largest group of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full‑power television markets that reach about 37% of US TV households. KXII 12 is an award‑winning station that leads its market in news and programming, providing local news, weather, and entertainment to Texans across TV, online, and social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own the role: step into the shoes of a producer, MMJ, Meteorologist, or Media Sales executive and handle real‑world assignments that may go on air and online.
• Drive digital engagement: create content for social media, streaming apps, and web stories.
• Collaborate with pros: work side‑by‑side with seasoned veterans.
• 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 for full‑time career opportunities within Gray Media’s network of stations.

Requirements

Current enrollment as a college student (Junior or Senior status preferred) pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism/Communications or related fields, with desire for hands‑on local media experience.
• A “doer” mindset: not afraid to get hands dirty and take initiative.
• Digital savvy: understand media happens everywhere, from big screen to mobile.
• Strong communication skills: able to tell a story, pitch an idea, or explain a forecast with clarity and confidence.
• Reliability: ready to commit to the full 10‑week program and 25‑hour weekly schedule.
• Passion for local: care about the community and want to see how local media makes a real difference.

Skills

Key skills emphasized include storytelling, digital content creation, collaboration with industry professionals, organization, communication, and a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Paid internship: earn while you learn.
• Real‑world experience that goes beyond a resume line.
• Unprecedented access to Gray Media’s network of 113 stations across the U.S.
• Career fast‑track: program designed as an audition for full‑time roles.
• Culture of innovation and opportunity to work on the front lines of media evolution.

Pay

The intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 per hour.

Schedule

Commit to 25 hours per week for the 10‑week program.