Paid Fall ’26 Local Media Training: Hands-On Roles

GRAY MEDIA; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

GRAY MEDIA Training Program invites college students in Montgomery, AL to join a 10-week immersive experience with real assignments across news, weather, and digital content. You’ll own roles from producer to MMJ or sales, work 25 hours weekly, and build a professional portfolio while learning from seasoned professionals.

This paid internship offers potential full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s network of 117 stations and 80+ markets nationwide after completion.

Qualifications

• Current college student (Junior or Senior preferred) pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
• Demonstrates initiative; not afraid to take action and work.
• Digital savvy; understands media across platforms (TV, online, social).
• Strong work ethic, urgency, organization in every shift.
• Excellent communication; able to tell a story or convey forecast clearly.
• Reliable; committed to the full 10-week, 25-hour weekly program.

Responsibilities

• Own the role: act as producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media sales exec on real assignments.
• Drive digital engagement across social media, streaming apps, and web stories.
• Collaborate with seasoned pros and learn on the job.
• Commit to 25 hours per week for 10 weeks to build a professional portfolio.
• Tell stories that matter to the community and support local businesses.

Skills

Doer mindset

Digital savvy

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Reliability

Passion for local

Education

Pursuing degree in Journalism/Communications

Job description

GRAY MEDIA Training Program invites college students in Montgomery, AL to join a 10-week immersive experience with real assignments across news, weather, and digital content. You’ll own roles from producer to MMJ or sales, work 25 hours weekly, and build a professional portfolio while learning from seasoned professionals.

This paid internship offers potential full-time opportunities within Gray Media’s network of 117 stations and 80+ markets nationwide after completion.