SPRING 2024 GRAY MEDIA TRAINING CENTER PROGRAM INTERNSHIP

WLBT is Mississippi's flagship station and the dominant #1 local TV and digital media in Central Mississippi. The revolutionary media training program will prepare students for today's unique operating environment, while simultaneously improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in media. The Center will educate and train students who attend Mississippi colleges and universities, with a focus on Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the state, namely Jackson State, Alcorn State, Mississippi Valley State, Rust College, and Tougaloo College.

Students who are selected to participate in the Center's programs will learn today's best practices for broadcast and digital journalism. They also will receive hands-on training in production, sales, operations, IT, engineering, coding and marketing. Training Center fellows will create a weekly public affairs show that will be shot, edited, produced, directed, and hosted by students.  This is a paid, part-time, temporary internship.

 Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above  

Qualifications/Requirements:

▪️ Candidates must be a junior or senior attending a university/college to be considered for an internship.  All students participating in the program will receive qualifying credit for the successful completion of the internship.
▪️ Be currently enrolled in a college/university
▪️ Strong work ethic, and organizational skills
▪️ College student, junior or senior, 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

If you are interested in interning in these areas:

We look forward to hearing from you!