GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '2026 - WTVY
About The Position
About Gray Media: Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. About WTVY: WTVY News4 is the #1 local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Located in downtown Dothan, AL, WTVY has been the area's favorite local broadcaster since 1955. News4 takes pride in our winning culture and reputation as the "Hometown News Leader". Leadership is about more than being the most popular. Come see how we're embracing our responsibilities to promote prosperity in the Wiregrass for all. Experience the energy of Dothan's impressive economic growth, while still enjoying a very comfortable cost of living. The Sales Training Program: General Responsibilities: What if your internship didn’t feel like an internship? What if you actually learned how to sell? At Gray Media, our Sales Interns don’t sit on the sidelines. They learn how to build a business from day one. The internship will be for a term of 10-weeks 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.
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, Media, Sales, Advertising/PR, Marketing, Engineering, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry.
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
