GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM FALL '26 - KMOV

Gray Media; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Real-world experience

Career fast-track opportunities

Job summary

Gray Media in Maryland Heights offers a dynamic internship program designed for college Juniors and Seniors pursuing a career in media. This 10-week program immerses interns in real-world assignments, allowing them to create content for various platforms and develop essential skills in journalism, marketing, and digital media.

Interns will gain invaluable hands-on experience by collaborating with industry veterans. This is a paid internship with a 25-hour weekly commitment, ideal for those eager to make a significant impact in the local media landscape.

Qualifications

• Commit to 25 hours per week for 10 weeks.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• A doer mindset and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle real-world assignments that may go on air and online.
• Create content across social media and web stories.
• Work side-by-side with seasoned professionals.

Skills

Journalism

Communication

Sales

Marketing

Digital Savvy

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant degree

Job description

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full‑power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37 percent of U.S. television households. Our portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first or second highest rated station in average all‑day ratings across 116 of those markets, measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Internship Program

Are you tired of just watching from the sidelines? Ready to stop “shadowing” and start actually doing the work that reaches thousands of people every single day? We’re looking for the next generation of media powerhouses—producers, reporters, weather experts, and sales executives—who are hungry to dive head‑first into the fast‑paced world of local media. This isn’t your typical “get the coffee” internship. The Gray Media Training Program is a high‑octane, 10‑week immersive experience where you don’t just learn the job—you own it. Whether you’re crafting the lead story for the evening news, tracking a cold front on our weather tech, or closing a digital ad deal, you’ll be a vital part of our award‑winning team from day one. The intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.

General Requirements

Are you ready to 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? Commit to 25 hours per week for 10 weeks to master your specialty and build a professional‑grade portfolio. Make an impact by telling stories that matter to the community or help local businesses grow through innovative media strategies.

What You’ll Do

• 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 that lives beyond the TV screen, including social media, streaming apps, and web stories—because we’re digital‑first, always.
• Collaborate with pros: work side‑by‑side with seasoned veterans to gain 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.

What You Bring

• Current enrollment: you’re a college student (Junior or Senior status preferred) chasing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• A “doer” mindset: you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty and take initiative; you’re here to work, not just watch.
• Digital savvy: you understand that media happens everywhere, from the big screen to the palm of someone’s hand.
• Strong work ethic: you bring urgency, organization, and a “can‑do” attitude to every shift.
• Communication skills: you can tell a story, pitch an idea, or explain a forecast with clarity and confidence.
• Reliability: you’re ready to commit to the full 10‑week program and the 25‑hour weekly schedule.
• Passion for local: you care about the community and want to see how local media makes a real difference.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Real‑world experience: you’ll graduate with more than just a line on your resume; you’ll have the experience of having done the job.
• Unprecedented access: with 117 stations across the U.S., you’re part of a massive, innovative network that’s leading the future of media.
• Career fast‑track: we love hiring our own. This program is designed to be the ultimate audition for your first full‑time role with Gray.
• Paid training: earn while you learn—this is a paid internship.
• A culture of innovation: we’re evolving on purpose, and you’ll be right there on the front lines of that evolution.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university (preferred Junior or Senior).
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Earn 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.

Available Departments

• Marketing
• Creative Services
• Sports
• Weather
• News Production
• News MMJ
• Engineering

We look forward to hearing from you!

Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type Intern KMOV-TV in search bar.

KMOVTV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Additional Information

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray’s employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.