Gray Media Training Program Khnl

GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SPRING '26 - KHNL

Job Category: News

Requisition Number: GRAYM
015686

• Posted: April 6, 2026
• Part-Time

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Gray Media, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a leading multimedia company. It owns local TV stations, digital assets, web studios and more.

KHNL is an NBC‑affiliated station in Honolulu, part of the Hawai’i News Now network. It offers multiple sub‑channels and has earned National and Regional Murrow Awards and Emmy Awards.

• Own the role: Step into the shoes of a producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media sales executive and handle real‑world assignments that may go on air and online.
• Drive digital engagement: Create content that lives beyond the TV screen for social media, streaming apps, and web stories.
• Collaborate with pros: Work side‑by‑side with seasoned veterans and gain 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 113 stations.

• Current enrollment: College student (Junior or Senior status preferred) pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• A “doer” mindset: Not 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: 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.

• Real‑world experience: You’ll graduate with more than just a line on your resume; you’ll have received hands‑on experience.
• Unprecedented access: 113 stations across the U.S. place you in a massive, innovative network.
• Career fast‑track: The program is 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: You’ll be on the front lines of evolving media.

• Be currently enrolled in a college or university (Junior or senior preferred).
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• College student earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Business, Advertising/PR, Entertainment and Media Studios, or related fields.

If you are interested in interning in any of the following departments, the station may have openings:
Marketing, Creative Services, Sports, Weather, News Production, News MMJ.

Ready to stop practicing and start performing? Let’s build the future of media together.

The intern rate of pay can range from your state's minimum wage to $16 an hour.

KHNL-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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. Gray Media complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. 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 employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. all applicants are entitled to the same rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.