GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM FALL '26 - WNDU

Gray Television, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 9,987 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Real-world experience

Career fast-track opportunities

Unprecedented network access in media

Job summary

Gray Television, Inc. is offering a fall internship program at WNDU for college students (preferably Juniors/Seniors) in fields like Journalism, Communications, or Marketing. This paid internship requires a commitment of 25 hours per week for ten weeks, focusing on real-world engagement in various media departments including News, Marketing, and Creative Services. Interns gain valuable experience, develop a professional portfolio, and may secure full-time roles in the future.

Qualifications

• You’re a college student (Junior or Senior status preferred) chasing a degree in a relevant field.
• You can tell a story, pitch an idea, or explain a forecast with clarity and confidence.
• You bring urgency, organization, and a 'can-do' attitude to every shift.

Responsibilities

• Step into the shoes of a producer, MMJ, Meteorologist, or Media Sales executive.
• Create content for social media, streaming apps, and web stories.
• Work side-by-side with seasoned veterans in the media industry.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Digital savvy

Reliability

Doer mindset

Education

Degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or related field

Job description

GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM FALL '26 - WNDU

Job Category: News

Requisition Number: GRAYM015835

Posted: April 23, 2026

Part-Time

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 113 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.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a college or university (preferred Junior/Senior). 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.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.

Potential Departments

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

Intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 in every location in which 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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.