Internship In Journalism Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

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 46 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

Pay (VA): $18.00/hr (Yr 1), $18.54/hr (Yr 2), $19.10/hr (Yr 3). Schedule varies (morning/afternoon/evening); specific schedule set by newsroom needs.

Shift and Schedule:

Schedule varies (morning/afternoon/evening); specific schedule set by newsroom needs.

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

29News is seeking an energetic and engaging Digital Anchor/Digital Content Producer to bring streaming, online, and social media coverage to an established number-one audience in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia. This hybrid position combines digital anchoring and digital content producing on our website, for streaming, and on our social media platforms. Other duties will include updating news stories, images, video, and live content for our linear TV operation as appropriate.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Go live on digital platforms during breaking news, severe weather, community events, planned programming, etc.
• Act as a digital content producer to update the station’s website and social media with news stories throughout the day.
• Create short-form and long-form video stories for our website, app, streaming platforms, and social media sites using content gathered by reporters, as well as your unique content.
• Coach and collaborate with reporting staff to take advantage of the presentation of their stories on digital platforms
• Team with the newsroom to identify opportunities for unique digital video coverage
• Generate, gather, and provide news and information in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way.
• Maintain a high quality of content with accurate, error-free reporting.
• Work with others to craft and maintain a station voice across platforms.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of digital strategies and projects that may span multiple weeks or months.
• Create digital assets, including video, photo galleries, live video streams, and other multimedia, to enhance stories.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong journalism chops are a must for this position. So too are teamwork skills and the willingness to work hard.
• We are looking for an individual with a bachelor's degree in journalism or other related fields and a proven track record of working toward this career through internships and other newsroom experience.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WVIR-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.