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Training Program Fall Palmetto Sports Network – Whns Jobs in Greenville, USA at GRAY MEDIA
Position: GRAY MEDIA TRAINING PROGRAM FALL ’26 (PALMETTO SPORTS NETWORK) – WHNS
Job Summary
Palmetto Sports and FOX Carolina are looking for the best and brightest who want to get real experience in sports journalism and storytelling, both online and on TV. This position will assist all aspects of our sports operation, including videoing our sports reporter’s live shots and sporting events, writing and uploading digital articles, and assisting with social media posts. We work up to the eventual goal of conducting interviews, covering media availabilities, and crafting stories with coaches and athletes on your own.
General
Requirements
- As a sports department intern, you’ll assist the WHNS sports department with gathering content, writing, and editing.
- Commit to the craft: Dedicate approx. 25 hours per week to master your specialty and build a professional-grade portfolio.
- Build your future: Position yourself at the front of the line for full-time career opportunities within Gray Media’s network of more than 100 stations.
- Current enrollment: You’re a college student (Junior or Senior status preferred) chasing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Own the role: Step into the shoes of a producer, MMJ, meteorologist, or media sales executive and handle real-world assignments.
- Drive digital engagement: Create content that lives beyond the TV screen, think social media, streaming apps, and web stories.
- Collaborate with pros: Work side-by-side with seasoned veterans.
- 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.
- Build your future: Position yourself at the front of the line for full-time career opportunities within Gray Media’s network of 113 stations.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Digital savvy: You understand that media happens everywhere.
- Strong work ethic: You bring urgency, organization, and a “can-do” attitude.
- 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.
Benefits
- Real-world experience: graduate with more than just a line on your resume.
- Unprecedented access: part of a massive network of 113 stations.
- Career fast-track: audition for first full-time role with Gray.
- Paid training: earn while you learn.
- A culture of innovation: evolve on purpose.
Pay
Intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.
EEO Statement
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.
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About WHNS
Fox Carolina is located in Greenville, South Carolina, consistently named one of the best small cities in the US. Our DMA (#36) includes Asheville, NC, and offers a competitive news environment. Fox Carolina is emerging as the news leader, producing 13 hours of news each weekday. Our team of award-winning professionals thrives in a fast-paced, yet fun, environment.
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Title: Training Program Fall Palmetto Sports Network – Whns
Company: GRAY MEDIA
Location: Greenville, USA
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