Fall '26 Internship: Producer/MMJ & More (Paid)

GRAY MEDIA; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full-time opportunities

Job summary

Gray Media offers a paid, 10-week training program at WIFR in Rockford, IL. The part-time internship is designed for current college students pursuing Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or related fields.

Interns will take on real assignments, work about 25 hours/week, and have a clear path toward full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s network. You’ll collaborate with seasoned professionals, gain hands-on experience across the newsroom, digital, and sales teams, and build a

Qualifications

• Enrollment: college student (Junior/Senior) pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrates a ‘doer’ mindset; hands-on attitude.
• Digital savvy and understanding that media happens everywhere.

Responsibilities

• Own the role: step into the shoes of a producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media sales executive and handle real-world assignments.
• Drive digital engagement: create content for social media, streaming apps, and web stories.
• Collaborate with seasoned pros: gain insights from veterans in the field.
• Commit to the craft: dedicate 25 hours per week for 10 weeks to build a professional portfolio.
• Make an impact: tell stories that matter to the community and help local businesses grow.
• Build your future: position yourself for full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s network.

Skills

Doer mindset

Digital savvy

Communication

Reliability

Storytelling

Team player

Education

College student (Junior/Senior) pursuing degree in Journalism/Communications/Sales/Marketing

Job description

Gray Media offers a paid, 10-week training program at WIFR in Rockford, IL. The part-time internship is designed for current college students pursuing Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or related fields.

Interns will take on real assignments, work about 25 hours/week, and have a clear path toward full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s network. You’ll collaborate with seasoned professionals, gain hands-on experience across the newsroom, digital, and sales teams, and build a