GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM (SPRING '27) - WIBW (GDM)

Gray Media • Topeka, KS

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About The Position

The Gray Media Sales Training Program (Spring '27) at WIBW offers a paid internship opportunity for individuals interested in gaining work experience as a Media and Brand Strategy Consultant. This 10-week, hands-on program is designed to teach the fundamentals of media sales and build transferable skills. Interns will learn to prospect, make cold calls, 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 winning pitches, and manage a pipeline to grow revenue. This internship is ideal for curious, competitive individuals who want real-world experience in sales, marketing, or media, and are ready to learn skills applicable to any industry. Unlike traditional internships, participants will actively engage in the work with guidance, and many interns 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, Sales, Digital Marketing, Business, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry.
• Interested in the program

Nice To Haves

• Prefer an on-the-go lifestyle and thrive at making friends and connections.
• Enjoy learning and pursuing opportunities that grow your skill set.
• Self-motivated, but thrive in a positive team culture.
• 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)
• 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
• Learn how to confidently start conversations with clients
• Learn how to sell multi-platform advertising solutions (TV + Digital)
• Learn how to build and present a winning pitch
• Learn how to manage a pipeline and grow revenue

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Flexible hours (part-time, designed for students)

What This Job Offers

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