GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM (FALL '26) - WVLT

Gray Media • Knoxville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gray Media Sales Training Program is a 10-week, hands-on, real-world experience designed to teach interns the fundamentals of media sales and help them build skills applicable to any career. Unlike traditional internships, this program focuses on practical application, allowing interns to learn how to build a business from day one. Interns will learn to prospect, practice cold calls with coaching, build client presentations, support digital and broadcast sales strategies, and work alongside experienced media executives. The program aims to teach participants how to confidently start conversations with clients, sell multi-platform advertising solutions, build and present winning pitches, and manage a pipeline to grow revenue. This internship is ideal for curious, competitive individuals interested in sales, marketing, or media who are ready to learn transferable skills. Many interns transition into full-time roles and are well-prepared to succeed.

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.
• Interested in the program

Nice To Haves

• Many of our interns turn into full-time hires. And the ones who do? They hit the ground running.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern