Gray Media Training Program Summer Wis-Tv
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Creative Arts/Media
Digital Marketing, Video Production, Journalism
GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 - WIS-TV
Job Category: News
Requisition Number: GRAYM
016312
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July 1, 2026 - Part-Time
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Columbia, SC 29201, USA
DescriptionAbout 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 such markets 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 and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WIS-TV:
WIS is the #1 local media organization in the capital city market of Columbia, South Carolina. It is the market’s top‑rated broadcast television station, a digital publisher reaching tens of millions of users each year, and the home of GDM Columbia, a full‑service in‑house digital advertising agency with national scale. WIS is also the hub for Palmetto Sports & Entertainment, a statewide broadcast sports network, and an affiliate of Telemundo SC.
Serving South Carolina’s Midlands since 1953, WIS offers the opportunity to join an award‑winning culture for a popular brand built upon decades of market leadership. Named the South Carolina Broadcasters Association’s Station of the Year a record 17 times, WIS has earned the Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalism Excellence, the National Association of Broadcasters’ Service to America Award, the George Foster Peabody Award, and is an annual attendee of the Southeast Emmy Awards.
Among the many notable former journalists who helped set our standard, NBC Today Show co‑host Craig Melvin began his career with WIS as an intern, photographer, reporter, and then anchor. WIS produces more than 60 hours of local, original programming per week. The station offers a unique variety of multiplatform advertising solutions, sponsored content, and professional creative services for businesses of any size.
Columbia, South Carolina, is a vibrant and growing capital city with a diverse population. It is home to the U.S. Army’s largest installation for Basic Combat Training, Fort Jackson, along with the University of South Carolina and multiple other colleges and universities. WIS is located downtown, just two blocks from the South Carolina State House. Our community combines affordable quality of living with a variety of entertainment and activities to accommodate your lifestyle, whether it’s our 50,000‑acre Lake Murray, our Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team, the Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens, nearby Congaree National Park, and so much more.
General Responsibilities:
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 your state’s minimum wage to $15.00 an hour.
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…
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