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GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 - WIS-TV

Gray Media, Columbia, SC, United States


Sales Training Program 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. 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. Responsibilities Learn how to 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 your growth What you’ll learn Confidently start conversations with clients Sell multi-platform advertising solutions (TV + Digital) Build and present a winning pitch Manage a pipeline and grow revenue Ideal candidate Curious, competitive, and not afraid to try Looking for real experience, not just a résumé addition Interested in sales, marketing, or media 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. Those who do, hit the ground running. Details Flexible hours (part‑time, designed for students) Paid internship Opportunities available across Gray Media markets nationwide Qualifications Currently enrolled in college/university, preferably a senior Strong work ethic and organizational skills Studying Journalism/Communications, Sales, or related fields Desire for hands‑on experience in the local media industry Compensation Intern rate of pay ranges from state minimum wage up to $15 per hour. Additional Info – Equal Employment Opportunity Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Gray Media complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. 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 is a drug‑free company. #J-18808-Ljbffr