GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '2026 - WTVY

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.

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

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.

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, type Intern WTVY (in search bar).

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 at every location where 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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