GRAY MEDIA FUTURE FOCUS INTERN SPRING '26 WVUE

About Gray Media:

Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations 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. Grays 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 WVUE:

WVUE- FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated News station in the competitive New Orleans Market. FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change hold the powerful accountable and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them delivering all the news information and entertainment viewers want and need to know. With this mission in mind FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism. Fox 8 is committed to innovation and continued evolution in the use of existing technology producing roughly 60 hours of news and locally originated programming per week.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Support daily operations: Dive into the fast-paced world of local news assisting various departments (news production digital) with their crucial day-to-day tasks.
- Create engaging content: Help craft stories social media posts and digital updates that resonate with our New Orleans audience.
- Research and fact-check: Assist reporters and producers in gathering information verifying details and ensuring accuracy across all platforms.
- Learn multi-platform workflows: Get hands-on experience with how content moves from concept to broadcast streaming and social channels.
- Assist with field assignments: Potentially join crews on location observing live shoots and contributing to the logistics of remote broadcasts.
- Collaborate and contribute: Bring your fresh ideas to team meetings offering new perspectives on storytelling and audience engagement.

The Internship Program:

As a paid intern you wont sit and watch someone else doing their job. Grays intern program is an immersive experience where you serve as a valued team member to our award-winning teams.

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 Grays 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!

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Currently enrolled in a college or university program (junior or senior standing preferred) with a focus on Journalism Communications Digital Media or a related field.
- Eagerness to learn: Youre not afraid to ask questions take initiative and absorb knowledge like a sponge.
- Strong communication skills: You can clearly articulate ideas whether in writing or verbally (and youre not shy about pitching a great story).
- A digital-first mindset: You understand the power of social media streaming and web platforms for reaching audiences.
- Reliability and a solid work ethic: We move fast so you need to be on time and ready to roll.
- Curiosity and creativity: You see challenges as opportunities and love thinking outside the box.

If you are interested in interning in these areas the stationmay haveopenings in these departments for you:

• News Production
• News MMJ

We look forward to hearing from you!

âªï Interested in the program Go to typeIntern WVUE(in search bar)

WVUE-TV/Gray Mediais 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 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Required Experience:

Intern