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WGGB
Part Time
Springfield, Massachusetts
The Sales Training Program:
What if your internship didn’t feel like an internship? What if you actually learned how to sell? At Gray Media, our Sales Interns don’t sit on the sidelines.
They learn how to build a business from day one. This is a hands-on, real-world experience designed to teach you the fundamentals of media sales and help you build skills you can use in any career. The internship will be for a term of 10-weeks. The intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.
General Responsibilities:
- What if your internship didn’t feel like an internship?
- What if you actually learned how to sell?
- At Gray Media, our Sales Interns don’t sit on the sidelines.
- They learn how to build a business from day one.
- The internship will be for a term of 10-weeks
- This is a hands-on, real-world experience designed to teach you the fundamentals of media sales and help you build skills you can use in any career.
What You’ll Do:
- Learn how to prospect and identify new business opportunities
- Practice real cold calls (with coaching, not guesswork)
- Build client presentations and proposals
- Support digital and broadcast sales strategies
- Work alongside experienced Media Executives and Sales Leaders
- Participate in weekly training designed to accelerate your growth
What you’ll learn:
- How to confidently start conversations with clients
- How to sell multi-platform advertising solutions (TV + Digital)
- How to build and present a winning pitch
- How to manage a pipeline and grow revenue
This internship is for you if:
- You’re curious, competitive, and not afraid to try
- You want real experience, not just something to put on a résumé
- You’re interested in sales, marketing, or media
- You’re ready to learn skills that translate to any industry
What makes this different:
You won’t just “shadow.”
You’ll do the work with guidance every step of the way.
Many of our interns turn into full-time hires.
And the ones who do? They hit the ground running.
Details:
- Flexible hours (part-time, designed for students)
- Paid internship
- Opportunities available across Gray Media markets nationwide
Qualifications:
?? Be currently enrolled in a college/university, preferably in your senior year.
?? Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
?? College student, seniors preferred, earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry.
WFSB-TV
Full Time
Rocky Hill, CT
The #1 rated television station in the market is seeking an
experienced and driven Multimedia Sales Executive to join our winning
team. This role is responsible for selling a full suite of advertising
solutions including broadcast television and a complete portfolio of
digital products. The ideal candidate is a seasoned media seller who
understands both strategic digital solutions and transactional
broadcast, and possesses a strong ability to generate new business.
If you are competitive, relationship-focused, and motivated by
winning, this is an opportunity to work with the market’s leading media
company and a collaborative, high-performing sales team.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Sell and manage advertising campaigns across broadcast
television and digital platforms, including streaming, OTT/CTV, social,
display, video, and other digital marketing solutions• Prospect, develop, and secure new business opportunities through proactive outreach and networking• Maintain and grow existing client relationships while delivering exceptional service and results• Manage transactional broadcast business with agencies and direct clients• Develop strategic, integrated marketing solutions that help clients achieve measurable business results• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to local businesses and advertising agencies• Work collaboratively with internal teams including marketing, digital strategy, and production• Consistently meet or exceed revenue goals and new business targets• Stay informed on industry trends, media consumption, and digital marketing innovations
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Proven experience in media sales, preferably digital advertising and broadcast television • Demonstrated success in new business development and prospecting• Knowledge of digital marketing platforms including OTT/CTV, programmatic, social, and display advertising• Strong understanding of transactional broadcast sales and agency relationships• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills• Self-motivated, competitive, and results-driven mindset• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment• Team-oriented attitude with a desire to contribute to a winning sales culture
Competitive Compensation Plan:• Compensation Pay: Pay is Commensurate with experience and includes a competitive commission structure.
WGGB
Full time
Springfield, MA
Western Mass News – Springfield’s most-watched and Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: What You'll Do:• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals.• Qualifications/Requirements: What We're Looking For:• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.• Minimum 2–5 years of outside sales experience, preferably in media or digital advertising.• Strong prospecting and closing skills, with a self-starter mentality.• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.• Comfortable with fast-paced, performance-driven environments.• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Wide Orbit and CRM systems (Matrix) is a plus.• Strong organizational skills and a customer-first approach. Why Western Mass News?• Be part of a winning team in a supportive, creative, and collaborative culture.• Competitive base salary + commission + performance bonuses – you control your income.• Represent a trusted, community-focused brand with unmatched market reach and credibility.• Access ongoing training and tools to grow professionally and succeed.
award-winning television and digital platform – is looking for a driven,
creative, and relationship-focused Media Executive to join our top-tier
local media sales team.
Identify, engage, and secure new local business opportunities through
impactful advertising solutions across broadcast and digital platforms.• Build, retain, and grow key client relationships by demonstrating ROI and campaign success through data-driven reporting.• Create and deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals, and marketing plans customized to each client’s objectives.• Work independently and collaboratively to manage a robust sales pipeline and forecast revenue accurately using CRM tools.•
Consult with clients to understand their business needs and offer
multi-platform advertising packages, including TV, digital, social
media, and more.• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of campaigns and post-sale servicing.
WGGB-TV
Full Time
Springfield, Massachusetts
Western Mass News is looking for a passionate and visual editor/photojournalist to join our award-winning news team. The candidate must be able to work in a highly functioning, experienced, talented newsroom. Must have experience with non-linear equipment and have an ability to function in a deadline environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills needed. If you have an eye for powerful pictures and an ear for great sound, this is the job for you.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Shooting and editing video and sound for all WMN multimedia platforms
* Must display competence in videography and video editing
* Must be capable of gathering news as part of a team or on your own
* Responsible for maintaining assigned gear and live devices (Live U)
* Driving a company vehicle and any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
*1-2 years of experience as a television editor/photographer or related internships
* Flexible work hours required; must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime hours.
WFSB-TV
Full Time
Hartford, CT
Ready to redefine local news in Connecticut? Do you have a knack for not just reporting stories, but truly uncovering them—the kind that grab attention, spark conversations, and genuinely impact the community? WFSB, a Gray Media station, is searching for a Multi-Media Journalist who's hungry to break exclusive content and bring compelling narratives to life across every platform. This isn't just about covering events; it's about being the voice that connects, informs, and captivates our audience, wherever they are.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What You'll Do
• Uncover exclusive stories: Go beyond the press releases to find and develop impactful, character-driven narratives that our community needs to hear (and that only you can tell!).
• Command the screen: Own your live shots with an active, engaging presence that makes viewers stop scrolling and truly connect with the story unfolding.
• Craft compelling content: Shoot, write, and edit dynamic video packages that translate seamlessly across broadcast, digital, and social channels, ensuring maximum reach and impact.
• Be a digital storyteller: Innovate with your storytelling approach for web and social media, leveraging every tool to engage our audience in real-time conversations.
• Collaborate like a pro: Work hand-in-hand with producers, photographers, and other team members to create cohesive, high-quality news coverage under tight deadlines.
• Connect with the community: Build authentic relationships with sources and residents, becoming a trusted voice that reflects the diverse heartbeat of Connecticut.
Qualifications/Requirements:
What You Bring:
• 2+ years of local news experience: You've been in the trenches, you know the rhythm, and you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level.
• Digital-first DNA: You naturally think beyond traditional broadcast, creating content that thrives on social media, web, and streaming platforms.
• Video wizardry: You're adept at shooting and editing video, transforming raw footage into polished, engaging news segments.
• Character-driven storytelling: You have a proven ability to identify strong central characters and weave their stories into compelling narratives.
• Deadline dexterity: You thrive under pressure, consistently delivering accurate, high-quality content even when time is of the essence.
• Team player mindset: You're a collaborative spirit who loves working with others to achieve shared goals and elevate the entire newsroom.
• Unwavering curiosity: You have an insatiable drive to dig deeper, ask the tough questions, and uncover the truth.
• College degree preferred: A solid educational foundation in journalism or a related field will set you up for success.
WFFF-TV (FOX44) and WVNY-TV (ABC22
Full -time
Colchester, Vermont,
WFFF-TV (FOX44) and WVNY-TV (ABC22) in Colchester, Vermont, have an immediate opening for a Photographer/Director.
The Photographer will be responsible for executing live shots during our morning newscasts using microwave, satellite, or TVU technology. The candidate will often work alone to gather news content, as well as shoot alongside a reporter on a regular basis. The Photographer should be proficient in shot composition and lighting, and digital editing. We shoot on both Panasonic and JVC cameras.
This position will also be trained to direct newscasts, coordinating the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions. We have an upgraded Ignite production system.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communicates and executes all technical aspects of live production with technical staff, including the Producer, Technical Director, Audio Operator, Studio, and Engineering
- Shoots video for news reports
- Sets up, composes, and executes video shots
- Maintains video equipment
- Edits for newscasts using Bit Central Create and Adobe Premiere Software.
- On occasion, will operate live satellite truck in remote situations. Observes pictures through monitors and uses robotic cameras to adjust composition.
- Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
- Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast. Switches video sources during live broadcasts
- Tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in related field. Work experience could be used for education requirements.
- Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Familiarity with news operations, production, or videography. Proficiency with broadcast control equipment is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency with video cameras and equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
WFSB-TV /Gray Media
Full time
Rocky Hill CT
WFSB is looking for a driven, self-starting Digital News Content Creator to join our newsroom team. This is primarily a field-based, short-form video role, but make no mistake, we are looking for a journalist first. We want someone who lives and breathes TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts and brings the same editorial standards and storytelling instincts to digital that we expect in our broadcast newsroom.
The right candidate doesn't wait to be told what to do; they're already out the door, camera in hand, chasing the story. Creativity and innovation are essential to this role. We want someone who is constantly thinking of new ways to tell local stories, experiment with formats, and push our digital presence forward.
The core of this job is developing, shooting, and publishing multiple vertical short-form videos every day, finding viral-worthy local stories, getting out in the field to shoot them, and turning them around quickly for our digital audiences. The ideal candidate can act independently on news tips, confirm information with officials, craft engaging headlines and posts, and support breaking news coverage across platforms. This position will also fill in on weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What You'll Primarily Do:
• Develop story ideas with viral and social media potential, you pitch, you produce, you publish
• Go out in the field and shoot vertical video optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Produce and post multiple short-form videos throughout the day, every day
• Apply strong journalistic standards, verify facts, confirm information with officials, and report with accuracy and integrity
• Bring creativity and innovation to every story, experiment with formats, styles, and approaches to digital storytelling
• Identify trending topics and local stories that resonate with digital audiences
• Act independently on news tips and confirm information with officials
• Craft engaging headlines, captions, and posts that drive views and engagement
• Support breaking news coverage across all platforms
• Fill in on weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
Additional Responsibilities:
• Plan and edit video as assigned for WFSB's various digital platforms
• Create custom social media graphics for WFSB's various digital platforms
• Cut video from TV newscasts for use in articles on WFSB.com & YouTube
• Monitor WFSB programming for compelling video that can be featured on our digital platforms
• Communicate and collaborate as part of a team in the newsroom
• Post content to social media
Qualifications/Requirements:
Requirements:
• A journalist at heart, strong news judgment, editorial integrity, and a commitment to accuracy
• Proven ability to shoot and edit vertical video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• A self-starter mentality, you identify stories, go get them, and post without being asked
• Creative and innovative thinker who is always looking for fresh ways to tell stories and engage audiences
• High daily output mindset, comfortable producing several short-form videos per day
• Knowledge of nonlinear video editing and graphic design specifically for social media platforms
• Proficiency with platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
• Ability to edit news stories in various formats for various digital platforms
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Ability to work independently, verify information, and make sound editorial decisions
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
WGGB
Part time
Springfield, Massachusetts
The Training Program:
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/hr.
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 (yes, the kind that may go on air and online).
- Drive digital engagement: Create content that lives beyond the TV screen- think social media, streaming apps, and web stories because we’re digital-first, always.
- Collaborate with pros: Work side-by-side with seasoned veterans who are the best in the business, gaining 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 117 stations.
What You Bring:
- Current enrollment: You’re a college student (Junior or Senior status preferred) chasing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- A "doer" mindset: You aren't 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: You’re 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.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Real-world experience: You’ll graduate with more than just a line on your resume; you’ll have the experience of having done the job.
- Unprecedented access: With 117 stations across the U.S., you’re part of a massive, innovative network that’s leading the future of media.
- Career fast-track: We love hiring our own. This program is designed to be 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: We’re evolving on purpose, and you’ll be right there on the front lines of that evolution.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Be currently enrolled in a college/university, preferably in your senior year.
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
- Must have a goal to work in broadcast television
- Earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism/Communications, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry.
Ready to stop practicing and start performing? Let’s build the future of media together.
WFSB-TV
Part-time
Hartford
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/hr.
General Responsibilities:
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 (yes, the kind that may go on air and online).
- Drive digital engagement: Create content that lives beyond the TV screen- think social media, streaming apps, and web stories because we’re digital-first, always.
- Collaborate with pros: Work side-by-side with seasoned veterans who are the best in the business, gaining 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 117 stations.
What You Bring:
- Current enrollment: You’re a college student (Junior or Senior status preferred) chasing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- A "doer" mindset: You aren't 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: You’re 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.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Real-world experience: You’ll graduate with more than just a line on your resume; you’ll have the experience of having done the job.
- Unprecedented access: With 113 stations across the U.S., you’re part of a massive, innovative network that’s leading the future of media.
- Career fast-track: We love hiring our own. This program is designed to be 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: We’re evolving on purpose, and you’ll be right there on the front lines of that evolution.
Qualifications/Requirements:
?? Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior)
?? Strong work ethic and organizational skills
?? Earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Business, Advertising/PR, Entertainment & Media Studios, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry
The intern rate of pay can range from your state's minimum wage to $15.00/hr.
Ready to stop practicing and start performing? Let’s build the future of media together.
If you are interested in interning in these areas, the station may have openings in these departments for you:
- News/MMJ
- News Production
- Sports
- Weather
- Engineering
- Creative Services
- Marketing
- Sales
We look forward to hearing from you!
The intern rate of pay can range from your state's minimum wage to $15.00/hour
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