RICHMOND, Va. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — December 30, 2014 — Media General, Inc. (“Media General”; NYSE:MEG), one of the nation’s largest multimedia companies, announced today it is accepting applications for its Minority Scholarship and Training Program until January 30, 2015. The Company will award two scholarships/internships to commence in Summer 2015: one for a qualified college sophomore or junior student focused on a career in broadcast television, and one for a qualified college sophomore or junior student focused on a career in digital media.
Each student will receive either a one-year or two-year scholarship for up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year, which can be used toward tuition, fees, books, and room and board. In addition, Media General will provide each student with hands-on training through a paid internship program at one of its television stations or digital businesses around the country. The Minority Scholarship recipients will be assigned full-time positions at Media General upon graduation and successful completion of the training program.
Applications will be accepted until January 30, 2015. The application and criteria for Media General's Minority Scholarship and Training Program can be accessed via the Company’s website, http://www.mediageneral.com/careers/scholarship.html.
Media General's Minority Scholarship and Training Program is an integral part of the Company's strategy to strengthen its talent base and deepen connections within its local communities by building on the cultural diversity of its workforce.
About Media General
Media General, Inc. is one of the nation's largest multimedia companies that operates or services 71 television stations in 48 markets along with the industry's leading digital media business. We offer consumers and advertisers premium quality entertainment and information, content and distribution on every screen. Our robust portfolio of broadcast, digital and mobile products informs and engages 23% of U.S. TV households and 43% of the U.S. Internet audience.
Media General has the industry's largest and most diverse digital media business with a growing portfolio that includes LIN Digital, LIN Mobile, HYFN, Dedicated Media, Federated Media and BiteSizeTV. We deliver integrated digital marketing solutions utilizing our comScore Top 15 Video and Top 25 Display market share, as well as the latest in content marketing, video, display and mobile advertising solutions, social intelligence and reporting across all screens. With unmatched local-to-national reach, Media General is a one-stop-shop for agencies and brands that want to effectively and efficiently reach their target audiences on all screens.
Media General trades on the NYSE under the symbol “MEG”. For more information, please visit www.mediageneral.com.
Contact:
Media General, Inc.
Courtney Guertin
Director, Marketing &
Communications
401-457-9501
Email Contact
