Gray Media Fall ’26 Training Program — Paid Internship

Gray Media, Inc.; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Paid training

Path to full-time role

Real-world experience

Job summary

Gray Media Training Program Fall '26 at WIFR in Rockford, IL invites current college students to join a 10-week, 25-hour-per-week paid internship across News/MMJ, weather, and sales tracks. You’ll move beyond shadowing and take real assignments that may air or post online.

You’ll work with veterans, build a portfolio, and position yourself for full-time opportunities across Gray Media’s nationwide network. The program pays from minimum wage to $15 per hour, reflecting local laws.

Qualifications

• Current college student; Junior or Senior preferred.
• Ability to own tasks and take initiative.
• Digital savvy with media across platforms.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Own the role: perform real-world assignments across news, MMJ, weather, or media sales.
• Drive digital engagement: create content for TV, social, streaming, and web.
• Collaborate with seasoned professionals to learn hands-on skills.
• Commit to 25 hours per week for 10 weeks to build a professional portfolio.
• Make an impact by telling stories that matter to the community and clients.
• Position yourself for full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s network.

Skills

Self-starter

Digital media

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Journalism/Communications or related field

Job description

Gray Media Training Program Fall '26 at WIFR in Rockford, IL invites current college students to join a 10-week, 25-hour-per-week paid internship across News/MMJ, weather, and sales tracks. You’ll move beyond shadowing and take real assignments that may air or post online.

You’ll work with veterans, build a portfolio, and position yourself for full-time opportunities across Gray Media’s nationwide network. The program pays from minimum wage to $15 per hour, reflecting local laws.