GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM - SUMMER '2026 - WOIO/WUAB
NAB Leadership Foundation, Cleveland, OH, United States
About Gray Media
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s 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.
Job Summary/Description Gray Media (WOIO CBS 19, WUAB Cleveland’s 43, WTCL Telemundo Cleveland, and Gray Digital Media) in Cleveland has a rare opening for an energetic, positive‑minded Sales Intern. As a paid intern, you will have an immersive experience where you serve as a valued team member learning the fundamentals of sales and marketing. You will also get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how a dominant local media organization operates.
The Sales Training Program General Responsibilities What you’ll do
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
You will assist Sales in building presentations as well as provide client campaign performance reports
Ideal candidates have a strong work ethic and organizational skills
You should be a quick learner, with strong communication skills and the ability to showcase our solutions/results compellingly
MVR check required
What you’ll learn
How to confidently start conversations with clients
How to sell multi‑platform advertising solutions (TV + Digital)
How to build and present a winning pitch
How to manage a pipeline and grow revenue
This internship is for you if
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
What makes this different You won’t just "shadow.">
You’ll do the work—with guidance every step of the way.
Many of our interns turn into full‑time hires. And the ones who do? They hit the ground running.
Details
Flexible hours (part‑time, designed for students)
Paid internship
Opportunities available across Gray Media markets nationwide
Qualifications
Be currently enrolled in a college/university, preferably in your senior year
Strong work ethic and organizational skills
College student, junior or senior, earning a degree in Sales, Business, or Broadcasting fields, with a desire to get hands‑on experience
If you’re ready to learn how to sell—and actually enjoy it— we’d love to meet you.
The intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.
Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and type "Intern WOIO/WUAB" in the search bar
WOIO/WUAB-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company
Additional Info Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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Job Summary/Description Gray Media (WOIO CBS 19, WUAB Cleveland’s 43, WTCL Telemundo Cleveland, and Gray Digital Media) in Cleveland has a rare opening for an energetic, positive‑minded Sales Intern. As a paid intern, you will have an immersive experience where you serve as a valued team member learning the fundamentals of sales and marketing. You will also get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how a dominant local media organization operates.
The Sales Training Program General Responsibilities What you’ll do
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
You will assist Sales in building presentations as well as provide client campaign performance reports
Ideal candidates have a strong work ethic and organizational skills
You should be a quick learner, with strong communication skills and the ability to showcase our solutions/results compellingly
MVR check required
What you’ll learn
How to confidently start conversations with clients
How to sell multi‑platform advertising solutions (TV + Digital)
How to build and present a winning pitch
How to manage a pipeline and grow revenue
This internship is for you if
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
What makes this different You won’t just "shadow.">
You’ll do the work—with guidance every step of the way.
Many of our interns turn into full‑time hires. And the ones who do? They hit the ground running.
Details
Flexible hours (part‑time, designed for students)
Paid internship
Opportunities available across Gray Media markets nationwide
Qualifications
Be currently enrolled in a college/university, preferably in your senior year
Strong work ethic and organizational skills
College student, junior or senior, earning a degree in Sales, Business, or Broadcasting fields, with a desire to get hands‑on experience
If you’re ready to learn how to sell—and actually enjoy it— we’d love to meet you.
The intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.
Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and type "Intern WOIO/WUAB" in the search bar
WOIO/WUAB-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company
Additional Info Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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