Paid 10-Week Local Media Training Internship

WIBW TV; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 9,600 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

WIBW-TV, part of Gray Media, offers a paid 10-week internship program in Topeka for aspiring media professionals. You will rotate through roles like producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or sales as you build a professional portfolio and digital projects.

Participants commit to 25 hours per week, gain real-world experience, and may fast-track into full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s nationwide station network.

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in a college/university, preferably in senior year.
• Pursue a degree in Broadcast Journalism/Communications or related fields.
• Demonstrate hands-on initiative and a proactive work style.

Responsibilities

• Own the role and handle real-world assignments that may air online.
• Drive digital engagement across social media, streaming apps, and web stories.
• Collaborate with senior pros to gain industry insights.
• Commit to 25 hours per week for 10 weeks to build a portfolio.
• Tell stories that matter to the community or help local businesses grow.
• Position yourself for full-time opportunities within Gray Media network.

Skills

Doer mindset

Digital savvy

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Reliability

Passion for local

Education

Broadcast Journalism/Communications degree

Job description

WIBW-TV, part of Gray Media, offers a paid 10-week internship program in Topeka for aspiring media professionals. You will rotate through roles like producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or sales as you build a professional portfolio and digital projects.

Participants commit to 25 hours per week, gain real-world experience, and may fast-track into full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s nationwide station network.