GRAY MEDIA FUTURE FOCUS INTERN SPRING '26 WTAP

Are you among the best and brightest at your college or university and are contemplating whats next Life is short. Stop waiting for real life to start and put your knowledge to the test. Launch your media career with Gray Televisions paid internship program!

Interested in learning more Check out the program description and apply today!

About Gray Media :

Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations 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 national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WTAP :

WTAP is THE main voice in the Mid-Ohio Valley. We may be among the smallest TV stations in America but we are also one of the most dynamic. With state-of-the-art technology a terrific on-air look and a dynamic digital presence. Youll be proud of the work youll do here. And youll grow quickly because there are so many opportunities! Youll get to explore whatever you want to do in the communications field whether its on-camera behind-the-scenes or in sales. WTAP is involved in the communities we cover. From covering high school sports to participating in local events to helping small businesses grow and thrive through commercials and mobile products WTAP does it all. And we do it all - together. The Mid-Ohio Valley includes the communities of Parkersburg WV and Marietta OH and the 50-mile area surrounding them. Its the kind of place where you can walk down the street and say hi to people and theyll say hi right back at you! Its the kind of place where local newspeople become like family to the viewers and online readers they serve and communicate with. There are wonderful parks great hiking and biking areas high-quality restaurants and shopping - whether you like a mall or the uniqueness of small stores on Main Street. Our area is big on heritage and the many fairs and festivals reflect that passion. Marietta College gives its hometown a New England feel. Ohio University and the community of Athens Ohio are nearby. The Ohio River is the common thread that runs through everything and the Blennerhassett State Park located on an island of the same name very close to Parkersburg is a historic and beautiful place to get away to on a summer day. Theres much to see and do within a couple of hours drive from our location in Western West Virginia and Southeastern Ohio. Whitewater rafting snow skiing and so much more are available in the mountains of West Virginia. The locally situated Mid-Ohio Valley regional airport and airports in Charleston West Virginia and Akron Columbus and Cleveland Ohio give you access to anywhere you want to go. Wherever you may travel though our area is proud of its history and heritage with roots in oil and industry which have helped shape our region into what it is today. WTAPs commitment to serve the Mid-Ohio Valley the place that we call home shows that it doesnt matter what the market size we are here doing what really matters. To learn more about WTAP applicants are encouraged to visit Internship Program :

As a paid intern you wont sit and watch someone else doing their job. Grays intern program is an immersive experience where you serve as a valued team member to our award-winning teams.

With 113 television stations across the U.S. Gray Media offers an unprecedented opportunity for students to learn an area of broadcast expertise from seasoned professionals in the business. Whether your interest involves news production sales marketing or engineering our stations become a hands-on learning environment for Gray Media interns. If we have an employee doing it there can be a Gray intern learning and earning.

Not only will you walk away with an expanded resume and portfolio but Grays paid internship opens doors to begin your full-time career with Gray Media. Many of our current employees started as interns. Our paid internship program puts you at the front of the line for full-time job openings armed with the training you received from your internship.

Interested in learning more Check out the program description and apply today!

The intern rate of pay can range from the minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.

Were committed to a broad applicant recruiting outreach program in our continuing efforts to represent our diverse community.

Qualifications / Requirements :

âªï Be currently enrolled in a college / university (preferred Junior / Senior)

âªï Strong work ethic and organizational skills

âªï Earning a degree in Journalism / Communications Sales Marketing Engineering News Sports or related fields with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry

If you are interested in interning in these areas the station may have openings in these departments for you :

• Marketing
• Sales
• Creative Services
• Sports
• Weather
• News Production
• News MMJ
• Engineering

We look forward to hearing from you!

âªï Interested in the program Go to type Intern WTAP (in search bar)

WTAP-TV / Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info :

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic

Employment Type : Intern

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1