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 WBTV:

WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the "most trustworthy source of news and information" in the area, according to research. WBTV First Alert Weather is the certified most accurate forecast for the market as measured by WeatheRate. Being "On Your Side" for viewers, clients, and the community is the guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its award-winning newscasts and quality local journalism. Visit www.wbtv.com to learn more.

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 doesn't sit on the bench; you're in the game from day one. As part of Gray Media's high-octane, 10-week paid internship program, you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with our experienced engineering team, keeping Maine's leading news station on the air.

What You'll Do:

• 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 Media's network of 113 stations across the U.S.

What You Bring:

• 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:

• Current enrollment: You're 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 aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves, pick up a tool, and tackle a technical challenge head-on. You're 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: You're 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 driver's 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? Let's build the future of media together

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 WBTV" (in search bar)

WBTV-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.