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GRAY MEDIA FUTURE FOCUS INTERN FALL '25 - WDBJ

Gray TV

Roanoke, VA
Internship
Intern
15/hr+
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering digital marketing strategies with advanced digital products and services. Gray's media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. WDBJ7, WZBJ24, and WDBJ7.com are Gray-owned, CBS-affiliated stations in Roanoke, Virginia, serving 26 counties with over 55 hours of local news coverage, and have been the leading station in Southwest Virginia for 69 years. The internship program offers hands-on experience in broadcast areas such as news, production, sales, marketing, or engineering, providing interns with real responsibilities, resume building, and potential pathways to full-time employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a valued team member in various departments such as marketing, sales, creative services, sports, weather, news production, news MMJ, or engineering.
  • Gain hands-on experience in broadcast media by working alongside seasoned professionals.
  • Contribute to daily station operations and projects relevant to your department.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university, preferably Junior or Senior.
  • Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
  • Earning a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, News, Sports, or related fields.
  • Interest in gaining hands-on experience in the local media industry.

Nice to Have

  • Experience or interest in broadcast media, journalism, or related fields.
  • Previous internship or work experience in media or communications.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a college or university program, preferably in a related field.
  • Desire to gain practical experience in media industry roles.

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid internship with pay ranging from minimum wage to $15.00 an hour.
  • Opportunity to expand your resume and portfolio.
  • Potential pathway to full-time employment with Gray Media.

Working at Gray TV

Gray Media is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, promoting a drug-free workplace, and encouraging vaccination against COVID-19. The company values a respectful, inclusive environment and prohibits workplace harassment based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 1, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary15/hr+
Job TypeInternship
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceIntern

About Gray TV

Website

gray.tv

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Location

Roanoke, VA

Industry

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers

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