GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM FALL '26 - WCAX

Gray Media, Inc.; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Real-world experience

Career fast-track opportunities

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. is offering a paid internship for college students in Burlington, Vermont, as part of their Gray Media Training Program. This immersive 10-week program provides real-world experience in roles such as producer, reporter, or sales executive within a dynamic media environment.

The ideal candidate is a college junior or senior in Journalism or a related field, eager to learn and engage with the local community through impactful storytelling and digital content creation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, preferably Junior/Senior.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience in local media.
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist producers, reporters, meteorologists, or sales executives in real-world assignments.
• Create content for social media, streaming apps, and web stories.
• Collaborate with media professionals and build a portfolio.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Digital savvy

Reliability

Organizational skills

Education

Current enrollment in college (Junior or Senior)

Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related fields

Job description

Gray Media Training Program Fall '26 - WCAX

Job Category: News

Requisition Number: GRAYM016218

• Part-Time

Locations

WCAX-Station-Burlington, VT
30 Joy Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403, USA

WCAX is the original and leading station in the Burlington-Plattsburgh market. We paved the way for TV in this region and continue to innovate. If you want to inform, educate, entertain, and delight an audience of more than 750,000 people, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary: 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.

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’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 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 or 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.

Departments Open for Interns:

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

Ready to stop practicing and start performing? Let’s build the future of media together.

WCAX-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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.

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