GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM - FALL '26 - WSMV

About the Company

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. Our portfolio reaches approximately 37% of US television households across 117 full-power television markets, including 80 markets with the top-rated station and 100 markets with the first or second highest-rated station. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group (46 markets) and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering advanced digital marketing strategies. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About the Role

This 10-week, hands-on internship is designed to teach the fundamentals of media sales through real-world experience. Interns will build skills applicable to any career, with a focus on sales, marketing, and media. The program emphasizes active participation over passive observation, offering guidance every step of the way. Many interns transition to full-time roles, equipped with practical skills to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to prospect and identify new business opportunities
• Practice real cold calls with coaching and feedback
• Build client presentations and proposals
• Support digital and broadcast sales strategies
• Work alongside experienced Media Executives and Sales Leaders
• Participate in weekly training to accelerate growth
• Engage with business owners and marketing executives in the community to develop cohesive marketing solutions using video and digital advertising data

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

Ideal Candidate

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

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college/university, preferably in your senior year
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• Pursuing a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, or related fields
• Desire to gain hands-on experience in the local media industry

Pay

Paid internship with rates ranging from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.

Schedule

Flexible, part-time hours designed for students.

Opportunities available across Gray Media markets nationwide.