GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 - WAVE

Gray Media•Louisville, KY

About The Position

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 WAVE: WAVE is the first television station to sign on in Kentucky and Southern Indiana and has a rich history of being the area's most trusted source for local news, weather, and sports. WAVE is the official television station for the Kentucky Derby and is known across the country for its award-winning journalism and breakthrough investigations. As part of the Gray Media family, WAVE is on the leading-edge of innovation, constantly investing in the tools and technology to best serve our audiences on all screens with original and local multi-platform content. WAVE is in the heart of downtown Louisville, where technology, filmmaking, tourism, sports, education, health, and music make Louisville one of the most industry-diverse metro areas in the n The Sales Internship Program: What if your internship didn’t feel like an internship? What if you actually learned how to sell? At Gray Media, our Sales Interns don’t sit on the sidelines. They learn how to build a business from day one. This is a hands-on, real-world experience designed to teach you the fundamentals of media sales and help you build skills you can use in any career. General Responsibilities: What you’ll do: Learn how to prospect and identify new business opportunities Practice real cold calls (with coaching—not guesswork) Build client presentations and proposals Support digital and broadcast sales strategies Work alongside experienced Media Executives and Sales Leaders Participate in weekly training designed to accelerate your growth What you’ll learn: How to confidently start conversations with clients How to sell multi-platform advertising solutions (TV + Digital) How to build and present a winning pitch How to manage a pipeline and grow revenue This internship is for you if: You’re curious, competitive, and not afraid to try You want real experience—not just something to put on a résumé You’re interested in sales, marketing, or media You’re ready to learn skills that translate to any industry What makes this different: You won’t just “shadow.” You’ll do the work—with guidance every step of the way. Many of our interns turn into full-time hires. And the ones who do? They hit the ground running. Details: Flexible hours (part-time, designed for students) Paid internship Opportunities available across Gray Media markets nationwide If you’re ready to learn how to sell—and actually enjoy it—we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled in a college/university, preferably in your senior year.
Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
College student, seniors preferred, earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry.