GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '2026 - WTVY
About The Position
The Sales Training Program at Gray Media, specifically at WTVY News4, is a 10-week, hands-on, real-world experience designed to teach interns the fundamentals of media sales. Unlike traditional internships, participants actively engage in building a business from day one, learning to prospect, make cold calls, build client presentations, support sales strategies, and work alongside experienced professionals. The program aims to accelerate growth by teaching multi-platform advertising solutions, effective pitching, and pipeline management, with the potential for many interns to transition into full-time roles.
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, Media, Sales, Advertising/PR, Marketing, Engineering, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry.
Nice To Haves
- Curious, competitive, and not afraid to try
- Want real experience, not just something to put on a résumé
- Interested in sales, marketing, or media
- Ready to learn skills that translate to any industry
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Opportunities available across Gray Media markets nationwide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
