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

Interested in learning more? 

As a paid intern, you won’t sit and watch someone else doing their job. Gray’s intern program is an immersive experience where you serve as a valued team member to our award-winning teams.

Duties include editing video for newscasts and writing for our TV newscasts and digital platforms, including wsaw.com and our social media platforms. Successful interns have also learned how to produce newscasts and report as an MMJ.

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 Gray’s 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! You’ll be able to choose your desired location(s) and areas of interest.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Available to work at least three shifts per week, up to 28 hours total, including nights and weekends
• Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior)
• Earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, Marketing, Sports, News, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Motor Vehicle Records check required
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of gear
• Must have a desire to win, a positive attitude, and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback. We look forward to hearing from you!

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!

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

▪️ Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "Intern WSAW" (in search bar)

WSAW-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 genetics. In 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.