GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM SPRING '27 - WIS

FOX Carolina News•Columbia, SC

3d•$15

About The Position

Gray Media’s Sales Training Program at WIS is a paid, hands-on internship designed to teach students the fundamentals of media sales through practical work and guided training. The internship lasts 10 weeks and gives interns experience building a business, prospecting for new opportunities, making coached cold calls, preparing client presentations and proposals, and supporting digital and broadcast sales strategies. Interns work alongside experienced Media Executives and Sales Leaders and participate in weekly training. The program is designed for students interested in sales, marketing, or media who want real-world experience and transferable skills. Interns learn to start conversations with clients, sell multi-platform TV and digital advertising solutions, deliver pitches, manage a sales pipeline, and grow revenue. The position offers flexible, part-time hours designed for students. Intern pay can range from the applicable state minimum wage to $15 per hour. Opportunities are available across Gray Media markets nationwide.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a college or university; seniors are preferred.
Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
A desire to gain hands-on experience in the local media industry.

Nice To Haves

A degree program in Journalism, Communications, Sales, or a related field.
Interest in sales, marketing, or media.
Curiosity, competitiveness, and willingness to try.

Responsibilities

Learn to prospect and identify new business opportunities.
Practice 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.
Learn to start client conversations, sell multi-platform advertising solutions, present pitches, manage a pipeline, and grow revenue.