GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM (FALL '2026) - WEEK

Gray Media • East Peoria, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Training Program at Gray Media is a hands-on, real-world paid internship experience designed to teach participants the fundamentals of media sales and help them build skills applicable to any career. Interns at Gray Media are actively involved in learning how to sell and build a business from day one. The internship has a term of 10 weeks and focuses on practical application rather than passive observation. Participants will learn to prospect, make cold calls with coaching, build client presentations, support digital and broadcast sales strategies, and work alongside experienced professionals. The program aims to accelerate growth by teaching how to confidently start conversations, sell multi-platform advertising solutions, build winning pitches, and manage a pipeline to grow revenue. This internship is ideal for curious, competitive individuals seeking real experience in sales, marketing, or media, and who are ready to learn transferable skills. Unlike traditional shadowing, interns actively perform tasks with guidance, and many past interns have transitioned into full-time roles, being well-prepared from their internship experience.

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

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

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