GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM FALL '26 - WBAY

Gray Media, Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Real-world experience

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. is offering a part-time training program for college students in Green Bay, WI. You’ll dive into local media, crafting stories and driving digital engagement while working with seasoned professionals in a dynamic setting.

This paid internship emphasizes real-world experience, helping you build a portfolio and networking skills essential for a future career in journalism or media.

Qualifications

• You’re a college student (Junior or Senior status preferred) chasing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• You aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty and take initiative; you’re here to work, not just watch.
• You bring urgency, organization, and a 'can-do' attitude to every shift.

Responsibilities

• Drive digital engagement: Create content that lives beyond the TV screen.
• Own the role: Handle real-world assignments in media production or sales.
• Collaborate with pros: Work side by side with seasoned veterans.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Digital savvy

Organizational skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a college/university

Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing

Job description

GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM FALL '26 - WBAY

Job Category: News

Requisition Number: GRAYM016201

• Part-Time

Locations

Green Bay, WI 54301, USA

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% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025.

About WBAY:

Come work for an award-winning station in an award-winning city! Winner of the regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Best Newscast and Overall Excellence, WBAY is the market-leading station in the #1 Best Place to Live in the Country, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2023: Green Bay, WI.

Job Summary

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. 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.

The Training Program

General 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 116 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 aren’t 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 113 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:

• Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior).
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Earning a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, News, Sports, or related fields, with a desire to get hands‑on experience in the local media industry.

In the related departments, the station may have openings for Marketing, Creative Services, Sports, Weather, News Production, and News MMJ.

Additional Info

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.