Fall 2026 Media Sales Trainee - 10-Week Paid Internship

Gray Local Media, Inc; Lenexa, Town of Texas (KS, WI); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible hours

Job summary

Gray Media's Sales Internship is a hands-on, 10-week program designed for students curious about media sales. You won't just shadow; you'll learn to prospect, build client presentations, and support broadcast and digital sales strategies while working with experienced executives.

The role offers flexible hours for students, a paid internship, and potential full-time opportunities. Interns gain real-world experience in local media markets across Gray's national footprint and are prepared to

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, Sales, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

College student, seniors preferred, earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, or related fields

Job description

Gray Media's Sales Internship is a hands-on, 10-week program designed for students curious about media sales. You won't just shadow; you'll learn to prospect, build client presentations, and support broadcast and digital sales strategies while working with experienced executives.

The role offers flexible hours for students, a paid internship, and potential full-time opportunities. Interns gain real-world experience in local media markets across Gray's national footprint and are prepared to