Fall '26 Media Training Program — Paid, 10 Weeks

GRAY MEDIA; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Earn while you learn

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

KCBD-TV/Gray Media in Lubbock, TX is offering a part-time, 10-week Training Program for college students pursuing Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or related fields. You’ll work 25 hours per week and gain hands-on experience as a producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media sales executive with real assignments that may air or post online.

The program emphasizes digital engagement, collaboration with seasoned professionals, and building a professional portfolio.

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in a college/university, preferably in your senior year.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Must be a strong writer.
• College students, seniors preferred, earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Sports, News, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong writing

Digital savvy

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

College student (Junior or Senior)

Job description

KCBD-TV/Gray Media in Lubbock, TX is offering a part-time, 10-week Training Program for college students pursuing Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or related fields. You’ll work 25 hours per week and gain hands-on experience as a producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media sales executive with real assignments that may air or post online.

The program emphasizes digital engagement, collaboration with seasoned professionals, and building a professional portfolio.