Gray Media · 5 hours ago
GRAY MEDIA FUTURE FOCUS INTERN SUMMER '26 - WRDW/WAGT
Augusta, Georgia, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerGray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are seeking a passionate, driven News Intern for WRDW-TV/WAGT-TV. This internship offers a hands-on, career-defining opportunity for college students to learn from seasoned professionals in a vibrant news operation while covering local stories and producing multi-platform content.
BroadcastingCommunitiesDigital MediaJournalismLifestyleMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSportsVideo
Responsibilities
Enterprise local content: Dig deep into our community to discover compelling stories that matter to our local audience, bringing fresh ideas to the table daily
Gain invaluable experience covering breaking news and planned events, delivering impactful reports for our viewers across all platforms
Shoot compelling video: Master the art of visual storytelling, capturing powerful footage that brings local narratives to life for television, streaming, and digital
Edit dynamic packages: Transform raw footage into polished, engaging news segments using industry-standard software, ready for broadcast and web
Produce multi-platform content: Craft local stories that resonate across television, our streaming channel, wrdw.com, and our buzzing social media platforms
Collaborate with our team: Work side-by-side with seasoned journalists, reporters, and producers, learning the ins and outs of a vibrant news operation
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a college program, approaching or in your Senior year, or pursuing graduate studies in Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field
A solid foundation from completed college coursework in journalism and mass communication principles
Hands-on experience operating video cameras and proficiency with video editing software
Demonstrated news writing skills, with a portfolio or coursework showing your ability to craft clear, concise, and compelling stories
A digital-first mindset, understanding how content translates and thrives across various online and social platforms
Flexibility and a can-do attitude: News doesn't punch a clock, and your three 8-hour shifts (approximately 25 hours weekly at $15/hour) will likely shift to meet the demands of the news cycle
A valid Driver's License and the ability to pass an MVR Driving Record background check
A link to your online reel or portfolio showcasing your journalism work—we want to see what you can do!
A burning desire for a career in news—this internship is specifically for aspiring journalists, not those interested in marketing, public relations, lifestyle reporting, hosting, or social media influencing
Company
Gray Media
Gray Media is a broadcast company that owns and operates television stations in 31 markets across the country.
Founded in 1897
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.4B2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2024-05-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
Leadership Team
Alan Gould
Vice President of Investor Relations
James Finch
VP Of News Services
Recent News
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