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Gray Communications of Texas Inc Gray Media Training Program Summer '26-KXII- (Sherman,Texas) in SHERMAN, Texas
Gray Media Training Program Summer '26 - KXII
Requisition Number: GRAYM015578
About Gray Media:Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. Thecompany is the nation's 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 45 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. Gray's 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 KXII:Would you like to advance your career at an award-winning television station that leads the market in both news and programming? What we do at KXII matters, perhaps more than it ever has before. With an endless choice of sources, more people turn to KXII 12 Media for local news, weather coverage, and entertainment programming. We take pride in being the source most Texomans choose, whether watching television, reading online, following through social media, or consuming our content in any combination of these ways. Our employees contribute to that success on a daily basis. A dedicated group of experienced veterans and young professionals works hard morning, noon, and night to serve our community by giving our customers the best quality content possible. We are where our community turns when severe weather threatens and when huge stories break. Regardless of their position, our employees take pride in that every day.
The Internship Program:
General Requirements:
What Youll 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 storiesbecause were digital-first, always.
Collaborate with pros:Work side-by-side with seasoned veterans who are the best in the business, gaining insights you wont 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 Medias network of 113 stations.
What You Bring:
Current enrollment:Youre 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; youre here to work, not just watch.
Digital savvy:You understand that media happens everywhere, from the big screen to the palm of someones 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:Youre 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 Youll Love It Here:
Real-world experience:Youll graduate with more than just a line on your resume; youll have the actual experience of having done the job.
Unprecedented access:With 113 stations across the U.S., youre part of a massive, innovative network thats 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 learnthis is a paid internship.
A culture of innovation:Were evolving on purpose, and youll 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, Sports, News, or related fields, with a desire