Jackson,MS
Gray Television
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets reaching 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WLBT:
WLBT is Mississippi's flagship station and Central Mississippi's dominant #1 local TV and digital media. We are an NBC affiliate that consistently produces award-winning local news coverage. Jackson, MS is market #98 with a 24-county DMA. It is Mississippi's largest TV market and state capital, offering great museums, several local universities, and home to the largest medical facilities in the state, including the prestigious University of Mississippi Medical Center. With our great weather, Mississippi is about the outdoors. An extensive network of walking, running, and cycling trails is available across the metro. And if you love a weekend getaway, Jackson is located within a short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville, Dallas, and Atlanta.
WLBT Training Internship Program/Description:
The Gray Media Training Center Internship Program is an immersive experience where you serve as a valued member of our award-winning digital and broadcast team. Whether your interest involves news, production, sales, marketing, or engineering, our media training center program becomes a hands-on learning environment for Gray Media interns. Fellows of the Training Center will produce a semesterly public affairs show, which they will shoot, edit, produce, direct, and host.
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:
– Candidates must be completing their junior or senior year at an accredited university/college in Mississippi.
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??- Must demonstrate strong a work ethic, time management, professional and organizational skills.
??- Must have an active interest and a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
?? Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "Intern WLBT" (in search bar)
WLBT-TV/Gray Television, Inc. 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 genetics. In 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
JOB EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references.