GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM FALL '26 (ENGINEERING) WABI

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 WABI:

WABI TV5 first signed on in January 1953 becoming Maines first television station. It has long been the news leader for eastern and central Maine. The station is located at 35 Hildreth Street in Bangor and has a bureau in Waterville Maine.

Job Summary/Description:

Think youve got what it takes to keep Maines first television station on the air Join WABIs 10-week paid Engineering Internship and get real hands-on experience in broadcast RF AV and IT systems with a front-row seat to full-time opportunities across Gray Medias 113 stations nationwide.

The Training Program:

General Responsibilities:

Are you ready to stop reading about broadcast technology and actually live it Do you see a complex technical glitch and think Challenge accepted At WABI-TV our Engineering Intern doesnt sit on the bench; youre in the game from day one. As part of Gray Medias high-octane 10-week paid internship program youll work shoulder-to-shoulder with our experienced engineering team keeping Maines leading news station on the air.

Own the role: Step into a real broadcast engineering position and take on hands-on tasks that directly support live newscasts studio productions and post-production operations that reach thousands of Mainers every single day
Get your hands dirty (literally): Assist with the installation maintenance and troubleshooting of broadcast RF AV and IT systems and software from studio audio/video systems and routing to networking infrastructure and transmission equipment
Support live operations: Help ensure all equipment is operating correctly before and during live event broadcasts learning to identify correct and document technical problems with the appropriate sense of urgency
Drive the technology forward: Support IT-based workflows digital systems and streaming platforms across baseband RF and IP-based systems.
Keep us compliant: Learn FCC operational standards and broadcast compliance practices.
Keep us on the air: Assist with preventative maintenance equipment inspections and documentation of configuration changes that keep our operation running at peak performance
Build your future: Position yourself at the front of the line for full-time engineering opportunities within Gray Medias network of 113 stations across the U.S.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Current enrollment: Youre a college Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Broadcast Technology Electronics Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field.
A doer mindset: You arent afraid to roll up your sleeves pick up a tool and tackle a technical challenge head-on. Youre here to work not just watch
Tech curiosity: You have a foundational understanding of professional audio/video equipment computer networking and operating systems and a hunger to learn more
Strong work ethic: You bring urgency organization a positive attitude and a can-do spirit to every shift and you work well with others across departments and disciplines
Reliability: Youre ready to commit to the full 10-week program the 25-hour weekly schedule and the occasional flexible hour that a live 24/7 broadcast environment demands
Physical readiness: Ability to perform basic physical tasks including bending and lifting to 50 lbs; occasional work on ladders or in confined spaces may be required
Passion for local media: You care about the community and want to see firsthand how local television technology makes a real difference every single day
A valid drivers license with a clean driving record is required.

If you are interested in interning in these areas the station may have openings in these departments for you:

• Broadcast Technology
• Electronics
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Engineering

Ready to stop practicing and start performing Lets build the future of media together

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

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WABI-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 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:

IC