GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 - WSAW

Gray Media•Wausau, WI

6d•Remote

About The Position

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. The internship will be for a term of 12 weeks. At Gray Media, our Sales Interns don’t sit on the sidelines. They learn how to build a business from day one. 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.

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.
Must have a goal to work in broadcast television.