GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM (SPRING '2027) - WBTV
About The Position
The Gray Media Sales Training Program (Spring '2027) at WBTV offers a high-energy, ambitious Sales & Marketing Intern the opportunity to gain immersive, front-row experience in a dominant local media organization. This 10-week, hands-on program is designed to teach the fundamentals of media sales and build transferable skills. Interns will learn to build a business from day one, shadow the sales team, dive into multi-platform marketing (digital advertising, social media, streaming, linear broadcast), get an inside look at station operations, assist in developing marketing materials and sales pitches, and build their professional network. The program aims to teach clients how to confidently start conversations, sell multi-platform advertising solutions, build and present winning pitches, and manage a pipeline to grow revenue. Many interns transition into full-time roles.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college or university, ideally in your final year (Senior Status preferred).
- Earning a degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- A genuine hunger for the media industry.
- Killer work ethic: organized, proactive, and ready to take on a challenge.
- Digital curiosity and eagerness to learn how digital and social platforms drive real ROI.
- Strong communication skills: comfortable talking to people, asking questions, and sharing ideas.
- Urgency and empathy: care about results and the people/community served.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Shadow elite sales team to learn how they craft winning strategies for local businesses.
- Dive into digital advertising, social media strategy, streaming (OTT), and linear broadcast sales.
- Get an all-access look at the inner workings of a major media station.
- Assist in developing marketing materials and sales pitches that help local businesses grow and thrive.
- 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)
- Real-World Mentorship
- Opportunities available across Gray Media markets nationwide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
