GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM FALL '26 - WCAX

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WCAX

WCAX is the original and leading station in the Burlington-Plattsburgh market. We paved the way for TV in this whole area of the country. We are a station of innovators. If you are the person who will help us inform, educate, entertain, and delight an audience of more than 750,000 people, then you need to send your resume to us right now.

Take this opportunity to build your career in a place where people come from all over the world to enjoy. Ski at some of the best-known resorts in America in the winter and hike, boat, and play outdoors in the summer. The Burlington, Vermont, area is one of the most beautiful places in North America. Maybe you'll find yourself at the top of the Green Mountains in Vermont or the Adirondacks in New York. Then again, the foodie culture of downtown Burlington may whet your appetite for delicious traditional favorites or haute cuisine.

Job Summary

Are you tired of just watching from the sidelines? Ready to stop "shadowing" and start actually doing the work that reaches thousands of people every single day? We’re looking for the next generation of media powerhouses, producers, reporters, weather experts, and sales executives—who are hungry to dive head-first into the fast-paced world of local media. This isn't your typical "get the coffee" internship. The Gray Media Training Program is a high-octane, 10-week immersive experience where you don’t just learn the job, you own it. Whether you’re crafting the lead story for the evening news, tracking a cold front on our weather tech, or closing a digital ad deal, you’ll be a vital part of our award-winning team from day one. The Intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.

The Training Program

General Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Own the role

Step into the shoes of a producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media sales executive and handle real-world assignments (yes, the kind that may go on air and online).

Drive digital engagement

Create content that lives beyond the TV screen, think social media, streaming apps, and web stories because we’re digital-first, always.

Collaborate with pros

Work side by side with seasoned veterans who are the best in the business, gaining insights you won’t find in any textbook.

Commit to the craft

Dedicate 25 hours per week for 10 weeks to mastering your specialty and building a professional-grade portfolio.

Make an impact

Tell stories that matter to the community or help local businesses grow through innovative media strategies.

Build your future

Position yourself at the front of the line for full-time career opportunities within Gray Media’s network of 116 stations.

What You Bring

Current enrollment

You’re a college student (Junior or Senior status preferred) chasing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.

A "doer" mindset

You aren't afraid to get your hands dirty and take initiative; you’re here to work, not just watch.

Digital savvy

You understand that media happens everywhere, from the big screen to the palm of someone’s hand.

Strong work ethic

You bring urgency, organization, and a "can-do" attitude to every shift.

Communication skills

You can tell a story, pitch an idea, or explain a forecast with clarity and confidence.

Reliability

You’re ready to commit to the full 10-week program and the 25-hour weekly schedule.

Passion for local

You care about the community and want to see how local media makes a real difference.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Real-world experience

You’ll graduate with more than just a line on your resume; you’ll have the experience of having done the job.

Unprecedented access

With 113 stations across the U.S., you’re part of a massive, innovative network that’s leading the future of media.

Career fast-track

We love hiring our own. This program is designed to be the ultimate audition for your first full-time role with Gray.

Paid training

Earn while you learn. This is a paid internship.

A culture of innovation

We’re evolving on purpose, and you’ll be right there on the front lines of that evolution.

Qualifications/Requirements

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

▪️ Strong work ethic and organizational skills

▪️ 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

Creative Services

Sports

Weather

News Production

News MMJ

Engineering

• Ready to stop practicing and start performing?
• Let’s build the future of media together
• The 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 WCAX"

• (in search bar)
• WCAX-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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.