
GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM WINTER '26 - WWNY
NAB Leadership Foundation, Watertown, NY, United States
About WWNY
WWNY TV, a Gray Television station, has a 70+ year tradition of serving northern New York. We operate three TV stations—WWNY (CBS), WNYF (Fox), and MeTV—seen in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. Our highly rated news and programming reach more than 100,000 households.
The Sales Training Program
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
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 / 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, with a desire to get hands‑on experience in the local media industry
The intern rate of pay can range from your state's minimum wage to $15.50 an hour.
Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings.
WWNY‑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 Gray's employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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