GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 - WDAM

Gray Media • Moselle, MS

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Sales Training Program at Gray Media 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, participants actively engage in sales activities, from prospecting and making cold calls to building client presentations and supporting digital and broadcast sales strategies. Interns will work alongside experienced Media Executives and Sales Leaders, participating in weekly training sessions focused on developing confidence in client conversations, selling multi-platform advertising solutions, building winning pitches, and managing a sales pipeline. This program is ideal for curious, competitive individuals interested in sales, marketing, or media who seek practical experience and are ready to learn transferable skills.

Requirements

• 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
• Desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry

Nice To Haves

• 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

• 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 growth

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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