10-Week Digital Media Training Internship (Fall '26)

WIBW TV; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Paid training

Career fast-track

Real-world experience

Job summary

WIBW-TV in Topeka offers a paid, 10-week Gray Media Training Program for college students pursuing journalism, communications, sales, or marketing. You’ll work on real assignments, from creating news leads to closing digital ad deals, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

Expect 25 hours per week over 10 weeks, with a pathway to full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s network. This internship emphasizes practical, paid training in a fast-paced local media environment.

Qualifications

• Be a college student pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
• Demonstrate initiative and willingness to work, not just observe.
• Digital media understanding and aptitude for storytelling across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own real-world assignments in production, MMJ, weather, or media sales.
• Drive digital engagement across social, streaming, and web stories.
• Collaborate with seasoned veterans on projects and learn on the job.
• Commit to 25 hours per week for 10 weeks to build a professional portfolio.
• Tell stories that matter to the community and help local businesses grow.
• Position yourself for full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s network.

Skills

Doer mindset

Digital savvy

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Reliability

Local news passion

Education

College student (Junior/Senior)

Pursuing Journalism/Communications/Sales/Marketing

Job description

WIBW-TV in Topeka offers a paid, 10-week Gray Media Training Program for college students pursuing journalism, communications, sales, or marketing. You’ll work on real assignments, from creating news leads to closing digital ad deals, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

Expect 25 hours per week over 10 weeks, with a pathway to full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s network. This internship emphasizes practical, paid training in a fast-paced local media environment.