GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SPRING '27 - KLTV

Gray Media; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Real-world experience

Career fast-track

Local community focus

Job summary

KLTV-TV/Gray Media in Tyler, TX offers a paid internship within the Gray Media Training Program. You’ll take on hands-on roles across news production, MMJ, weather, or sales, contributing to real broadcasts and digital content.

You’ll work 25 hours per week for 15 weeks, gaining mentorship from industry pros and building a professional portfolio for future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in college/university and pursuing a relevant degree.
• Doer mindset with initiative and hands-on attitude.
• Digital savvy and comfort with social media and online content.

Responsibilities

• Own the role by handling real-world assignments as producer/MMJ/meteorologist/sales trainee.
• Drive digital engagement through social media, streaming apps, and web stories.
• Collaborate with seasoned professionals to learn on the job.
• Commit to 25 hours per week for 15 weeks to build a portfolio.
• Create stories that matter to the community and local businesses.

Education

Enrolled in college/university

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% 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 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 46 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.

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 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 46 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.

About KLTV

KLTV is the dominant station in the Tyler/Longview, TX area of East Texas. We are an ABC affiliate and have been #1 by every ratings measure, uninterrupted in every newscast for 30+ years. We also have a very powerful, dominant digital presence in the market. We are a leader in the industry in digital innovation and digital products--operating and populating eleven different apps and producing a nationally recognized, innovative, 19-hour a day live streaming news service from our newsroom on connected TV, desktop and on our mobile apps.

Modern facility. Top notch equipment. Experienced News Managers. Positive, encouraging workplace with an emphasis on teaching job skills and journalism. Dominant station preparing for the future in a very powerful company in this industry. We believe we are among the best TV stations in the country.

The Training Program

General Responsibilities

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 your state's minimum wage to $15.00/hr.

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 (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 15 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.
• Be able to learn shooting, video editing, and writing for on-air and web.
• Practice writing web and on‑air scripts.
• Shoot video and interviews.

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, preferably in your senior year.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, News, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, or related fields, with a desire to get hands‑on experience in the local media industry.

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

If you are interested in interning in these areas, the station may have openings in these departments for you:

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

We look forward to hearing from you!

The intern rate of pay can range from your state's minimum wage to $15.00/hr.

Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "Intern KLTV" (in the search bar)

KLTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company

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.