GRAY MEDIA FUTURE FOCUS INTERN SUMMER '26 - WRDW/WAGT jobs in United States
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Gray Media · 22 hours ago

GRAY MEDIA FUTURE FOCUS INTERN SUMMER '26 - WRDW/WAGT

Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are seeking a passionate, driven News Intern. This hands-on internship offers college students the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in news reporting and production while working alongside seasoned professionals.

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

Video editing softwareNews writing skillsVideo camera operationJournalism principlesDigital-first mindsetCan-do attitudePortfolioDesire for news careerFlexibility

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

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Gray Media is a broadcast company that owns and operates television stations in 31 markets across the country.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.4B
2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2024-05-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B

Leadership Team

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Alan Gould
Vice President of Investor Relations
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James Finch
VP Of News Services
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