Gray Media

Title: GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER/FALL '26 - WEEK-TV Location: East Peoria, IL, United States Job Description: Job Category: News Requisition Number: GRAYM015925 Part-Time East Peoria, IL 61611, USA Job Details Description About 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 of such markets that were 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 with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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. Job Summary: The successful candidate will have entry-level experience with editing and shooting video. The Student Intern will work closely with reporters, producers, and writers to learn how to edit news/sports/digital stories for daily newscasts. The Training Program: General Responsibilities: WEEK-TV in East Peoria, Illinois, is seeking interns to support newsroom operations by helping gather news and information in the field. Interns will edit videos for news stories and assist with digital operations, including publishing content to the station website and supporting social media channels. 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 113 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, 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. - This is an entry-level, part-time position for someone who wants to get into the broadcasting business. - We seek individuals who are dependable, energetic, organized, inquisitive, and who work well with others. If you are interested in interning in these areas, the station may have openings in these departments for you: - Sports - Weather - News Production - News MMJ Ready to stop practicing and start performing? Let’s build the future of media together The intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour. WEEK-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 genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where 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.

• Lead and oversee Gray Digital Media’s campaign operations teams across Programmatic, Paid Search, Paid Social, Streaming TV, and Managed Platform operations • Develop scalable workflows, operational processes, and execution strategies to improve campaign performance, efficiency, and client results • Establish operational standards, quality assurance procedures, and best practices across campaign fulfillment teams • Partner with Sales, Operations, Product, and Leadership teams to align operational strategy with revenue growth initiatives • Oversee media buying strategy and execution across DSPs, search, and social platforms, and manage digital products • Monitor campaign pacing, optimization strategies, performance metrics, and operational KPIs to ensure campaign success • Build and maintain strong relationships with media vendors, platform partners, and technology providers • Evaluate and implement new operational tools, platform capabilities, and workflow improvements to enhance campaign execution and scalability • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing campaign operations and media execution teams • Assist in training initiatives, operational documentation, and process improvements across departments • Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment focused on operational excellence and client success • Provide leadership during high-volume campaign periods while maintaining execution quality and operational efficiency

Title: GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 - WAFF Location: Huntsville United States Job category: Sales Requisition number: GRAYM015230 - Part-time - Locations Showing 1 location Huntsville, AL 35801, USA Job Description: About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's 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. Gray's 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 WAFF: WAFF is the dominant station in the Tennessee Valley, both on-air and online. We cover breaking news and weather, all with a heart for the community. Job Summary/Description: 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 Sales Training Program: 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/Requirements: - 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. If you're ready to learn how to sell-and actually enjoy it-we'd love to meet you. The intern rate of pay can range from your state's minimum wage to $15 an hour. ️ Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "Intern WAFF" (in search bar) WAFF-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 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.

• Architect the network: Install and maintain the computer systems and network infrastructure that power our daily operations. • Bridge the gap: Work closely with our engineering team to implement and maintain "crossover" systems that blend traditional Audio/Video with modern IT infrastructure. • Power the production: Support and maintain the automation systems that keep our On-Air and Live Production running without a hitch. • Guard the gates: Aid in the implementation of robust computer and network security policies to keep our data and broadcasts safe. • Keep us current: Manage software licensing and ensure all systems are updated and optimized for peak performance. • Support the mission: Act as one of the primary points of contact for corporate IT and help maintain our internal trouble ticket system, supporting everyone from News and Production to Sales. • Go where the action is: Provide technical assistance for remote broadcasts, ensuring our team can deliver high-quality content from anywhere.

Title: NEWS VIDEO EDITOR (P/T) - WCSC Location: Charleston United States Job Description: 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 nation's 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. Gray's 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 WCSC: Would you like to work for the #1 station in a city consistently named by T+L as one of the best cities in the world? WCSC in Charleston, South Carolina, has been the dominant #1 station in the market since sign-on in 1953. The world-famous food scene, high-tech growth, and hot real estate make Charleston one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. Manufacturing jobs at Boeing, Mercedes, and Volvo, and the world-class medical community, continue to make the Lowcountry a destination market. WCSC Live 5 is committed to serving the Lowcountry with breaking news, weather, and investigative journalism, and is the most recognized and awarded news team in the market. Job Summary/Description: Live 5 News is looking for a part-time video editor. Video editors are responsible for shooting and editing video shot locally, as well as from other various sources, including CBS & CNN. The editor is responsible for attaching all videos to our early evening newscasts. Our next editor needs to be a good communicator and must be able to meet strict deadlines. While this is an entry-level position, attention to detail is an absolute necessity. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Work closely with producers, reporters, and photographers to complete editing assignments. Qualifications/Requirements: - Prior experience with ENPS and Edius or other non-linear editing is preferred. - The ability to shoot video is helpful. - A journalism degree is a plus, but we also welcome current students. - Must be available in the afternoons and evenings, Monday- Friday WCSC-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 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 Gray's employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

• Act as advanced support for the rest of the support team and the primary point of contact with partners on high-level issue resolution and workflow edge-cases, primarily focused on digital video • Communicate resolutions internally and externally • Act as a liaison to the digital technology team for bug fixes and feature requests • Manage and support partner platforms, including but not limited to ArcXP and Quickplay • Configure video stream/playout/channels • Update XOS encoder HLS credentials as needed • Define parameters for stations and properties in QuickPlay • General station support • Onboard new products • Participate in special projects as needed • Participate in weekday on-call support as needed

• Build and execute a prospecting plan to generate net-new revenue and pipeline (outbound-first) • Run high-quality discovery to understand business goals, funnel performance, competitive context, and success metrics • Sell integrated digital advertising solutions (as appropriate): - Paid search / SEM, paid social, programmatic/OTT/CTV, display/video, YouTube, retargeting - SEO/local search, website/landing page strategy, analytics/measurement, conversion optimization - Audience strategy, creative approach, and performance reporting • Develop multi-product proposals tied to business outcomes (leads, sales, ROAS, CAC/LTV, foot traffic, brand lift, etc.) • Partner with internal teams (digital strategists, ad ops, creative, analytics) to scope, launch, optimize, and retain accounts • Maintain accurate CRM hygiene, pipeline coverage, and forecast calls • Expand existing accounts through performance reviews, upsells, cross-sells, and renewals

• Designing high-quality brochures, fliers, graphics, and presentations that reflect and showcase a keen understanding of the industry and resonate with our target audience. • Conducting video editing and animation work to produce high-quality promotional videos and animations for various platforms. • Crafting visually appealing PowerPoint presentation slides and presentations to support marketing and sales efforts. • Creating static image ads in various sizes (Leaderboard, Medium Rectangle, Skyscraper, Square, Large Rectangle, Mobile Banner) using formats such as JPG and PNG. • Developing engaging animated GIF ads for multiple platforms and sizes that partner with our video campaign packages. • Designing HTML5 ads with interactive elements to enhance user engagement across different dimensions and formats, ensuring all assets are packaged appropriately in ZIP files. • Collaborating closely with national and local sales teams to understand campaign objectives and deliver compelling design solutions that drive results. • Staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in design and video production to continuously elevate the quality and effectiveness of our creative work.

• Act as a subject matter expert on GDM's digital suite of products, platforms, and attribution tools. • Provide client-facing teams with strategic guidance, talking points, and best practices to address evolving client needs. • Translate technical product features and performance data into clear, business-focused value propositions. • Deliver reporting and attribution insights that connect digital activity to ROI and measurable results. • Stay current on digital trends and tools to provide client-facing teams with the latest industry information. • Support platform access, campaign tracking, and implementation where technical expertise is required.

• Define and maintain a clear vision and roadmap for digital sales aligned with corporate digital strategy and revenue priorities. • Partner with Sales, Ad Operations, and Digital Development to translate goals into actionable initiatives. • Identify workflow gaps across the sales lifecycle and drive scalable improvements. • Collaborate with the Sr. Director, Product & Program Management, and Digital Technology leadership to define strategic milestones and coordinate dependencies. • Own the product backlog and roadmap for sales-related initiatives, ensuring prioritization reflects business impact, customer needs, and technical feasibility.